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The 'Fundamental Right To Literacy' Debated In Court

Changes to remedial education in California, high school students feel underprepared for college, and more in our weekly roundup.
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Are you feeling underprepared? Our weekly education news roundup has something for you.

Only half of high school students feel prepared for college

Across the board, 50 percent of high school students feel academically prepared for college. That's according to the giant , completed by 55,000 students across the country. In addition, while 84 percent enroll immediately in college.

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