Targeting the Labor Market with Free College
It’s time to combine two of the hottest topics in higher education: free college and apprenticeship.
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What New York Gets Wrong About Free College
Asking students to repay their grants if life takes them out of state fails to live up to the promise of free.
New York Isn’t the Only Free College Proposal with a Catch
While some states’ plans are well-designed, others could be difficult to implement, or even risk creating more problems than they solve.
Tennessee Doubles Down on Free College
Few states are including adult students in their push for free college, but leaving out such an important group is a mistake.
Federal Work Study Can be Great Again
A well-designed work-study program will help students gain access to high quality work opportunities and help them pay for college.
The “Skinny Budget” Starves Some Higher Ed Programs
The Trump Administration calls for a 13 percent cut to funding for the U.S. Department of Education and targeting some popular programs.
Hand-in-Hand: Ethics and Predictive Analytics
A new framework offers ethical practices colleges should consider when using predictive analytics.
Out Today: Past is Prologue
Eight years out from the last recession, how would a future recession impact state and local appropriations for higher education?