Former FastTrain head gets 8 years in prison for fraud

Alejandro Amor's sentencing represents the most extreme punishment handed down as part of the recent crackdown on for-profit institutions.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 12, 2016

Ted Mitchell: Access without excellence is not equity

Under Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell discussed the state of equity and excellence in higher education this week during the Education Writers Association meeting. He emphasized the benefits of innovation, but only if quality can be maintained.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2016

University of Akron ends talks with ITT for potential partnership

Opponents feared the deal would shift the community-based school into an online resource.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 2, 2016

Shareholders considering sale of U of Phoenix parent company

Apollo Education Group has extended the deadline to vote on a proposed sale, which, if rejected, could mean a sale of the University of Phoenix alone.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2016

Google, Udacity partnership teaches mobile app development

Educators can gain skills necessary to create apps for use in courses.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2016

"Dear Colleague" letter targets accreditors

The letter outlines changes in the way accreditors should be monitoring the colleges they oversee to maintain eligibility for Department approval.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 25, 2016

Judge denies CFPB right to demand documents from ACICS

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had sued the for-profit accreditor after it refused to provide documents for an investigation, but the judge found in favor of the accreditor.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 22, 2016

Mitchell grades Obama administration 'incomplete' on higher ed

The U.S. under secretary of education discussed the administration’s policies during the Arizona State University Global Silicon Valley Summit this week.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 21, 2016

President of for-profit college accreditor ACICS resigns

Albert Gray led the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools for seven years, during which time the sector faced increasing federal scrutiny.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 19, 2016

CTE, robots in K-12, and tenure: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on a push by 13 state AGs to prevent the ACICS' accreditor recognition renewal and more here.

By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2016

Review finds Ed Dept's accreditor audits lacking

The Center for American Progress suggests annual audits and program review processes must be restructured to achieve meaningful oversight.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2016

13 attorneys general oppose ACICS accreditation renewal

In a letter to Education Secretary John King and the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity, the group made a case against ACICS.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 11, 2016

U of Phoenix plans to lay off 8% of workforce

The for-profit is eliminating 470 positions as part of its five-year transition plan focused on streamlining workflows and serving fewer students.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 7, 2016

U of Arizona president asked to resign over DeVry board position

Ann Weaver Hart has so far refused to give up her affiliation with the for-profit despite criticism from students, faculty and lawmakers.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 6, 2016

ELL innovation and for-profit stigma: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the latest news around coding in kindergarten and more here!

By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2016

Students at 91 former Corinthian campuses to see debt relief

The Education Department has cleared the way for Everest and WyoTech students to have their loans forgiven in the largest such arrangement ever.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 28, 2016

Study shows employers look down on for-profit graduates

Researchers sent resumes to a range of employers with varying education information, finding graduates of for-profits are called back significantly less often.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 28, 2016

Ed Dept report examines success among low-income students

'Fulfilling the Promise, Serving the Need' highlights the institutions doing especially well and those that need work.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 24, 2016

How Strayer is using partnerships, 'viral' courses to transcend for-profit fray

Execs say high-quality education programs should 'rise above the regulation.'

By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2016

SXSWedu, OER, and Newtown: The week’s most-read education news

Don't fall behind! Catch up on the Department of Education's latest financial responsibility test and more here.

By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2016

While Ed Dept debates loan forgiveness, repayment trends are good

A rule-making panel is considering ways to make it easier for students to have their college debt forgiven as the department announces positive repayment trends among borrowers.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 18, 2016

Mandatory arbitration clauses may become a thing of the past

A rule-making panel for the Department of Education is considering two proposals that would restrict or outright ban colleges from preventing students from taking them to court.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 18, 2016

Critics speak out against New York SARA participation

The state is set to join 36 others in an authorization reciprocity agreement allowing online colleges to be regulated by their home states, which critics say could hurt students.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 17, 2016

Ed Dept to fire monitor of former Corinthian campuses

Zenith Education Group manages a number of former Corinthian Colleges Inc., campuses and the Department of Education has confirmed it will fire a law firm tasked with overseeing them.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 16, 2016

Corinthian problems persist after ECMC takeover

An AP investigation found that many of the same high-level leaders are working for the new owner, engaging in the same recruitment practices.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 14, 2016