New Brief Looks Into Adult Learners’ Outcomes Amid Recent Developmental Education Reforms
In recent decades, policymakers and system leaders have steered community colleges towards placing most incoming students directly into transfer-level courses, a departure from the time-entrenched practice of developmental education which has often led to negative outcomes. However, the impact on adult learners, a critical demographic group to meeting workforce demands, have been overlooked in this narrative. Our latest brief examines how adult learners are faring with these reforms–uncovering a stark disparity that demands attention. Explore our findings where we unpack the triumphs and hurdles faced by adult learners amidst the recent developmental education reforms.
