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New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website
AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns
The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
The American Families Plan Offers New Vision for Higher Education Affordability, but Should it be Bolder?
President Biden’s American Families Plan is ambitious for higher education, but it could be bolder on affordability.
Where Did All the Community College Students Go? The Nuances of Student Experience with Online Learning
The blog reviews what former, current, and prospective community college students think about online learning.
Where Did All the Community College Students Go? Comparing Demographics
In this post, we present an overview of the various demographics of continuers, transfers, stop-outs, new students, and aspirants.
Where Did All the Community College Students Go? Why Men Stopped Out
No one expected the steep decline of men enrolled in community college this past fall. We explore why they left.
Higher Education’s Mean and Dirty Trick: Transcript Withholding
Millions of Americans who have some credits but no degree are having their transcripts held hostage by their colleges due to unpaid debts.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Transfer
The pandemic has impacted transfer in higher education. Here are some ways to make it better.
More Than Tuition: Opening the Door to Greater Transparency and Helpful Oversight to Ensure Students Can Afford College
The recently passed omnibus legislation included substantive changes to the definition of a college’s “Cost of Attendance.”
What Were the Financial Implications of the Shift to Online Learning?
Consistent themes that reveal the financial challenges confronting colleges during the pandemic