Remedial courses fail bachelor's degree seekers, but boost those in associate's programs

Taking remedial courses may not help students earn their bachelor's degrees, but the classes can help students at two-year colleges earn associate's degrees, according to a new study. The role of remedial education has been under scrutiny for years, viewed as an essential tool in efforts to raise rates of degree completion. At the same time, critics question whether the courses are appropriate for institutions of higher education.

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