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Report: Two-thirds of students lacking basic needs did not apply for emergency aid
Students receiving grants said they were more likely to graduate and support their schools as alumni.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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OpinionHow Congress can move the needle on college completion
A proposed College Completion Fund draws backing as researchers say wraparound support programs are the best way to help students earn degrees.
By Michelle Dimino and Alyssa Ratledge • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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For-profit American Public U strikes transfer agreement with California Community Colleges
The deal generated criticism that the California system is working with an institution with poor student outcomes.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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OpinionCompetency-based learning can power an equitable recovery
A new approach to higher education could help students earn credentials and find economic opportunity, leaders at C-BEN and JFF argue.
By Charla Long and Stacey Clawson • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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NCAA panel recommends nixing standardized testing requirements for athlete eligibility
The move to reconsider SAT and ACT scores is part of the association's plan to advance racial equity.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Median lifetime earnings rise with each additional level of education, report finds
Georgetown University research bolsters findings that a college degree typically pays off in the job market.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Sponsored by MongooseUsing texts to support students through COVID-19
Students won't ask for help, but they will respond to your text.
Oct. 4, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Ivy.aiIvy.ai study highlights explosive growth in chatbot popularity
Ninety-four percent of students that utilized chatbots found them to be valuable or extremely valuable, according to Ivy.ai research
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Foundation will spend up to $500M to expand access at selective liberal arts colleges
The Schuler Education Foundation is already working with five institutions, and is willing to reach up to 15 to 20 more.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Q&ACan colleges compete with companies like Coursera?
Arthur Levine discusses how trends like personalized education are unfolding, what's driving them, and what can go right or wrong for colleges.
By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhat student safeguards are needed if Congress expands Pell to short-term programs?
Recent research found the payoff for short-term Pell offerings varies widely, but some policymakers think they can work with the right precautions.
By Daniel C. Vock • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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ColumnInside one HBCU's plan to waive tuition for a year
Clinton College, in South Carolina, isn't charging students tuition in 2021-22. Officials say enrollment swelled because of the offer.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Capella UniversityThe future of competency based education: Creating frameworks that enable student success
Capella University offers one of few competency-based academic programs that are revolutionizing affordable education.
Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Anthology to acquire Blackboard, creating large private equity-owned company spanning ed tech markets
Executives pitch the deal as building an education technology powerhouse across academic, administrative and student-engagement fields.
By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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U.S. News released its 2022 rankings — and not much has changed
The publication made small changes to its formula to account for the test-optional movement, but experts say it still largely rewards selectivity.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 13, 2021 -
Telehealth doesn't fix the need for in-person counseling, Connecticut college workers say
Two labor unions' employees expressed displeasure with a new telehealth contract this week.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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OpinionStudents need a new citizenship project — and colleges need someone new to lead it
Jack Calareso, an executive search consultant and former college president, proposes a new leadership role focused on the common good.
By Jack Calareso • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Far fewer prospective college students submitted admissions test scores last year, report finds
Common App documented a sharp decline in SAT and ACT score submissions during the 2020-21 school year, especially among disadvantaged students.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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President Speaks: 2 college leaders talk supporting students — as they arrive on campus and after they leave
The two latest posts in our regular opinion series call for colleges to better serve transfer students and to improve women's financial literacy on campus.
Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Capella UniversityDirect assessment competency-based education is the future of affordable adult higher education
Capella University offers one of few competency-based academic programs that are revolutionizing affordable education.
Aug. 23, 2021 -
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IBM software engineering apprentices can now receive 45 college credits
The American Council on Education recognized the company's yearlong program allowing apprentices to earn about three semesters' worth of credits.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Department of Education takes a new directionEd Department finds closed for-profits owe over $6M
The dollar amounts charged against two for-profits that closed in 2018 may be less important than the direction regulators are signaling, experts say.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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OpinionPresident Speaks: There's only upside for colleges to improve transfer policies
Mary Hawkins, president of Bellevue University, explains how schools can better serve students with prior credits.
By Mary Hawkins • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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OpinionBiden's free community college plan won't succeed without robust transfer strategies
A senior program manager at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program argues for strengthening pathways between two- and four-year schools.
By Gelsey Mehl • Aug. 5, 2021 -
Department of Education takes a new direction
Ed Dept expands Second Chance Pell program again
The initiative to pay for prison education programs will add college participants. It's the second major funding announcement from the agency in two days.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 30, 2021
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