Dual enrollment, also known as concurrent enrollment or dual credit, refers to a program that allows high school students to enroll in college-level courses and earn credits that count towards both their high school diploma and future college degree.
Deferred admission, or being deferred in college admissions, refers to a situation where an applicant's application for admission to a college or university is neither accepted nor rejected immediately.
A diagnostic assessment is an evaluation conducted at the beginning of a learning experience or instructional program to assess students' prior knowledge, skills, strengths, and areas for improvement.
A discourse community refers to a group of people who share a common interest or professional field and communicate with one another using specialized language, knowledge, and conventions.
Digital literacy refers to the ability to use digital technologies and tools effectively and responsibly to access, evaluate, create, and communicate information.
Distance learning, also known as online learning or e-learning, refers to an educational approach that enables students to access educational content and instruction remotely, often through digital technologies and the internet.