Educator and Student Support

College Preparation Equity Assistance

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Our nation needs many more students to attend college and graduate, but several things are getting in the way, particularly for marginalized students. Among those who do get in, many are unable to finish. We need our children to be successful in school. We need them to graduate and have options to either attend college or join the workforce.

This IDRA College Preparation – Online Technical Assistance Toolkit provides a resource that outlines research on the connection between math course-taking and college preparation, on-demand webinars, articles and podcast episodes as tools for college preparation structures in schools and districts.

Annotated Bibliography – Mathematics, Course Requirements and the Relationship to College Preparation and Success

This resource outlines research on the connection between math course-taking and college preparation.

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Contagious College-Going Culture in Elementary School – Video

Often, the question posed to students is: Are you going to college? But at Rebecca Sánchez’s school, the question is:...

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College Readiness – Preparation for Underserved Students of Color – Webinar

This webinar highlights the challenges schools and districts face in expanding college access and ensuring college readiness, and it will...

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College Readiness for All in the Pandemic Era – Webinar

College readiness and success is important for all students and should not fall by the wayside because of concerns over...

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Toolkits to Support Students’ Transition to College

Informed by focus groups and roundtable conversations with students, families and school counselors, these toolkits help counselors and students navigate...

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College Access Study on the Impact of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Restrictions

IDRA studied the impact of Texas Senate Bill 17’s ban on college diversity, equity and inclusion offices and the U.S....

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Math & College Readiness – Infographic

While AP courses are a strong indicator of college readiness, the most reported and greatest indicator is completion of algebra...

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Featured IDRA Newsletter Articles on College Readiness

Community-based College Access Tools to Bridge Barriers to College, May 2026 Changing the State of Girls in STEM Through Access,...

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Featured Classnotes Podcast Episodes on College Readiness

What Shapes STEM Pathways for Girls – April 29, 2026 Student Voices After DEI – The Law in Education –...

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