Kirst discusses the challenges in helping students qualify for college
Professor Emeritus Michael Kirst made a case for better alignment between middle schools, high schools, and higher education institutions
March 9, 2010
KQED Forum
First Generation College Students - Part I
In California, more students are the first in their families to apply to college than ever before. But it isn't an easy leap for many. In the first hour of a special live remote broadcast from San Jose's Downtown College Prep High School, we explore the challenges and successful strategies that help students qualify for college.
Host: Michael Krasny
Guests:
- Michael De Sousa, principal of Downtown College Prep High School
- Michael Kirst, professor emeritus of education and business administration at Stanford University and former president of the California Board of Education
- Mildred Llanos-Richards, head counselor at James Lick High School
- Pedro Medina, member of the Downtown College Prep High School class of 2010
More info:
- Why go to college? Starting points and more : at CollegeBoard.com.
- Listen to the First Generation College Students - Part I...Audio here
