Improving Research-Based Knowledge of College Promise Programs Edited by Laura W. Perna and Edward J. Smith
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Read Endorsements Here Also known as “free tuition” and “free college” programs, college promise programs are an emerging approach for increasing higher education attainment of people in particular places. To maximize the effectiveness of their efforts and investments, program leaders and policymakers need research-based evidence to inform program design, implementation, and evaluation. With the goal of addressing this knowledge need, this volume presents a collection of research studies that examine several categories and variations of college promise programs. These theoretically grounded empirical investigations use varied data sources and analytic techniques to examine the effects of college promise programs that have different design features and operate in different places. Individually and collectively, the results of these studies have implications for the design and implementation of promise programs if these programs are to create meaningful improvements in attainment for people from underserved groups. The authors’ efforts also provide a useful foundation for the next generation of college promise research. eBooks Available from ebooks.aera.net To purchase an eBook, log in and visit My AERA - Special Member Offers. Copy the member discount code, then click this link to order the eBook.
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