Unlike the Committee of Ten model, in which all students followed similar college preparatory programs, in the Cardinal Principles
model equal educational opportunity was achieved because all graduates received the same ultimate credential, a high - school diploma, despite having followed very different education programs and having met very different standards in the process.
Increasing College Access through School - Based
Models of Postsecondary Preparation, Planning, and Support grows out of Engaging Schools» commitment to reducing
educational disparities and facilitating
equal access to quality instruction, supports, and
opportunities for all secondary students.