College Preparation & Access
All students deserve the highest quality education and an opportunity to participate in academically challenging courses to prepare them for success beyond high school. We develop evidence-based tools and resources to help educators build a college-ready culture of high expectations and achievement.
We also work to raise awareness of the value and contributions of teachers and school counselors — the K-12 educators who work directly with students, their families and communities.
Projects
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A national call to action to ensure that students from low-income backgrounds get ready for, get into, and get through college.
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Promoting the value of school counselors as leaders in advancing school reform and student achievement.
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Promoting minority male participation and success in secondary and postsecondary education.
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Highlighting the critical importance of teachers and amplifying their voices in policy debates about educational reform.
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Advocating for passage of the federal DREAM Act to help unauthorized immigrant students realize their dreams for college and beyond.
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In our communication-driven society, writing is critical. The Writing Commission works to improve the teaching and learning of writing in American schools.
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Art has the power to help students understand and shape the world. The College Board is committed to making the arts accessible to all students.
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The College Board Advocacy & Policy Center
45 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023
cbadvocacy@collegeboard.org
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