Short-Term Pell Already Exists
The federal government already pays for a lot of short-term programs. And many of these programs have poor outcomes.
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Examining Why Men Stopped out of Community College
This blog post considers the varied reasons that explain why men stopped out of community college and why they may not be likely to return..
Legacy Admissions Facing the Ax: Here Are All of the States Spearheading Bans
Much of the war against legacy admissions has been waged in statehouses.
A Fight Over the Future of the SAT and Test-Optional Admissions
For the College Board, the stakes could not be higher. This is not just about saving the test, but the businesses it has built around it.
“We Just Disagree:” Department of Education Concludes Negotiated Rulemaking Without Consensus on Student Protections
This week, the Department of Education wrapped up negotiations on new regulations designed to improve consumer protections for students
Former Administrators of University of Antelope Valley, a For-Profit, Allege Financial Aid Fraud
Officials say the California college was intentionally withholding students’ money as it floundered financially.
The President’s FY25 Budget Request: What’s in It for Education?
New America’s education and labor team summarizes the education provisions in the president’s FY25 budget request.
If “Outcomes Are Key” in Higher Education, Why Do Accreditors Oppose Minimum Standards for Colleges?
Accreditors are meant to ensure that colleges provide students with a high quality education. So, why are they setting minimum standards?
Community Colleges Offer Support Services, But Many Students Are Unaware
Accreditors Keep Questioning the Need for Stronger Regulations. Here’s Why They Are Needed.
Accreditors have criticized the Education Department’s proposed accreditation changes, despite these agencies’ failures to protect students.