Ideally,
between the ages of 16 to 24 young people become confident, competent
learners as they solidify academic, interpersonal, and social skills,
explore future options, and develop a realistic sense of what it will
take to make such options a reality. But the so-called “pipeline to
college” is leaking badly, particularly for minority and low-income
youth. JFF’s Lili Allen, Cheryl Almeida, and Adria Steinberg examine
learning environments that appear to hold particular promise for
vulnerable and potentially disconnected youth. They conclude with a
discussion of policy opportunities for creating multiple avenues for
young people to achieve to higher standards.
