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THECB advisory board approves study of high-school course pathways to postsecondary success
Summary
The Higher Education Coordinating Board advisory board approved a research proposal to classify coursework pathways and identify which high-school courses best prepare students for college, career and credentials; the project also proposes tools for the MyTexasFuture site.
The Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) advisory board on reconvening approved a research project to identify the most effective high-school coursework pathways that lead to college enrollment, career technical education completion and workforce credentials.
Presenter Les said the project’s goal is “to identify the most effective coursework pathways for groups of students, such as college-bound students, CTE students, and those ready to enter the workforce based on valuable credentials and employment opportunities.” The study will analyze course classifications and Texas policies including House Bill 5, CCMR, the Perkins Act and House Bill 8 as it seeks to determine which combinations of courses and pathways most reliably lead to postsecondary success.
The proposal also recommends adding tools to THECB’s MyTexasFutures site, such as college-and-career action plans, to help students set goals and explore different pathways. The presenter said the team will use “various empirical methods” to produce a comprehensive study and suggested the work could inform curriculum, accountability and funding discussions in K–12.
Board members asked no substantive questions during the presentation. Holly moved to approve the proposal; Kathy seconded, and the motion passed without recorded opposition.
The advisory board’s approval allows staff and researchers to proceed with the study design and the proposed web tools; no budget or external funding details were specified during the discussion. The meeting record shows the board will monitor subsequent project documentation and any data-sharing agreements required to complete the work.
