Changes to the Federal Work-Study Program to Help Students Now and Post COVID-19
Students rely Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds to afford college, and it’s more important than ever to make changes to help students.
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To Recruit and Retain Employees, Help Connect Them to College
Some employers are helping adults who started college once upon a time, but “stopped-out,” leaving them with debt and no degree.
Better Together: How Transfer Partnerships Help to Close Equity Gaps
Let’s make transfer a top priority for reform that leads to more equitable student success.
It Shouldn’t Have to Be Students’ Job to Know if a College Will Permanently Close
It’s useful information for students to know a college’s risk of closure before it happens. But it’s not enough.
How the Internship Industry Perpetuates Inequity
Internships are a gateway to the workforce. But the current internship industry system works better for some than others.
Coronavirus Throws Predictive Algorithms Out for a Loop
The data and algorithms normally used to predict student enrollment and retention in higher education have been thrown off by the pandemic.
To Spur Recovery, Invest in Community College Capacity
We should invest in the capacity of community colleges in the next stimulus.
How Community Colleges Can Help America Recover from COVID-19
The federal government should fund community colleges to help America recover from COVID-19.
How Phase Four Should Address the Needs of Higher Education
As Congress considers a Phase Four coronavirus relief package, Congress should take a second look at higher education.