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3 tips for turning credentials into degree and job opportunities
A for-profit credentialing delivery service offers insight into how institutions can transfer training into workforce development opportunities in the classroom and beyond.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Is there a growing transportation crisis for some college towns?
NPR examines the struggle of low-income students in getting to class, and how one institution is standing in the gap with an innovative shuttle service.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 7, 2016 -
On faculty governance, compensation, access not much has changed in 50 years
The Chronicle of Higher Education looked back at the last 50 years and found the more things change, the more they remain the same in the academy.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 7, 2016 -
For-profits, teacher retention and ESSA: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on ESSA reporting requirements, a look at higher ed attainment levels in Congress, and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
6 ed tech products to note from Educause 2016
With some 300 exhibitors, the show floor at California's Anaheim Convention Center had plenty to take in during the conference.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why Virginia Foxx could be the key to higher education policy in 2017 and beyond
Numerous higher ed experts point to the Republican representative as a game-changer.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Colleges begin archival efforts for historic emails
Perhaps in the spirit of the ongoing saga around Hillary Clinton's emails, several institutions are working to preserve emails and texts in ways historically reserved for letters sent by historic figures.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Forget free tuition, provide more federal support to institutions
A higher education policy expert breaks down the impact additional federal funding could have on student completion.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Court halts bankruptcy lawsuits against ITT
A judge has ruled that complaints against the former for-profit institution may be better suited for criminal court.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016 -
What are the most pressing questions for the future of higher ed?
The Chronicle of Higher Education asked 250 college executives, faculty members, and thought leaders about the future of an industry in flux.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Penn State slapped with $2.4M fine for sexual abuse scandal
The record-setting penalty sends a clear message about the Dept. of Ed.'s seriousness about Clery Act compliance obligations.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Illinois has slashed higher ed funding by 54% since recession
The New York Times crunches the numbers on which legislatures are reducing investment in college and university spending.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Another for-profit closes — in the middle of the school day
Missouri College goes down without any prior warning for students to make other plans.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016 -
A course primer on police shootings goes viral in the academy
A Montclair State University professor's response to student questions on police violence sparks an academic movement to tie culture to course offerings.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Supreme Court takes on transgender bathroom law
The case of a secondary school in Gloucester, VA, could have lasting impact on college campuses nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Princeton mulls foreign language course mandate
The Ivy League institution considers joining several peer schools increasing access to foreign languages, to better prepare students for a global society.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Campuses could be testing ground for the Internet of Things
Functions like transportation and residential living could be changed by the network connectivity of students to goods and services.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016 -
U Kentucky admin, student editors square off on sexual assault coverage
The campus newspaper staff and university leaders are at odds over the amount of information that should be made public following a report of crime.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016 -
A case mounts for vocational education
Could college degrees be replaced by alternative career pathways in the job market of the future?
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016 -
How to sell faculty on the #GoOpen learning movement
An instructional designer shares strategies for convincing academic executives of the value of online learning resources.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016 -
AACU launches new digital resource hub for community colleges
It will serve as a national online repository for student development research, best practices and engagement materials for the sector.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Report: Minimal financial aid gaps yield sizeable effects on dropout rate
A new study reveals that a few hundred dollars can lead to increased likelihood of student withdrawal, even for high-achieving and middle class families.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
New CIOs offer advice, 10 tips for those aspiring to the role [Educause 2016]
The success strategies of these three tech chiefs can serve prospective administrators campuswide.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Clinton overwhelming pick of K-12 education community
87% of Education Dive readers turned up Clinton in a recent blind poll on top education issues.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
4 charts showing the higher ed attainment levels of members of Congress
Harvard has the most alumni in Congress, but overall, smaller public colleges are the most represented.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 1, 2016
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