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Illinois colleges have to reform “Developmental Education.” But why? What does reform look like? And how does it help students?
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“Black students are twice as likely to be placed into developmental education courses than white students," said Partnership for College Completion executive director Lisa Castillo Richmond. "And once they are placed in these courses are significantly less likely to complete their introductory 101 college courses."
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Nearly half of Illinois high school grads who enroll full-time at a community college get placed in a developmental education course. That includes 70% of…