The Forgotten Middle  Retrieved from http://www.act.org.  ACT data indicate the crucial importance of pre–high school academic achievement on students’ eventual readiness for college and career.

Middle-to-High School Transition:  Practical Strategies to Consider  Retrieved from http://eric.ed.gov.  This newsletter draws from several recent reports to discuss the issue of middle-to-high-school transition and also provides examples of successful transition practices.

Transition from Middle School to High School  Retrieved from http://eric.ed.gov.  Four components of effective transition systems have been identified.

College Readiness Begins in Middle School  Retrieved from http://www.act.org.  This study reflects ACT’s interest in analyzing the critical issues affecting the preparation of the postsecondary applicant pool and the high school experience.