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3 ways the pandemic is changing colleges' mandate right now
The health crisis is accelerating the need to cater to adult students and unbundle degrees, college officials said during last week's virtual SXSW EDU conference.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 15, 2021 -
New college gift reporting guidelines bring globalization, ethics into focus
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education updated its standards as donor support becomes more closely scrutinized.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 15, 2021 -
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California lawmakers weigh 2 bills to ease students' path to a bachelor's
One proposal would permanently allow the state's community colleges to offer four-year degrees, while the other would bolster an existing transfer program.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 12, 2021 -
Kansas lawmakers press proposal to mandate tuition refunds
The measure would require colleges to pay back students for instructional days that were canceled or made virtual by the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 12, 2021 -
Google expands certificate programs' reach by partnering with Guild
Tech employers are developing curriculum to distribute with or without colleges' help.
By Hallie Busta • March 11, 2021 -
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Q&AHow one nonprofit wants to help colleges teach soft skills
Education Design Lab worked with around a dozen colleges on a new microcredentialing platform it hopes will guide schools in unbundling degrees.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 11, 2021 -
The new relief bill has $350B for local and state governments. Will colleges benefit?
Targeted funding in the coronavirus rescue package could help states avoid drastic cuts to higher education.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 11, 2021 -
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No 'quick turnaround in sight': Report finds enrollment losses continue
Early data shows declines this spring, with steeper drops among undergraduates at public four-year institutions.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 11, 2021 -
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U of Missouri launched a new online portal. Will it scale?
The system said it wants to reach more adult learners in the state, but some experts question whether the move is aggressive enough.
By Hallie Busta • March 10, 2021 -
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Southern New Hampshire buys Kenzie Academy to grow alternative credentials
As more colleges look to partner with boot camps, the online megauniversity is going a step further.
By Hallie Busta • March 9, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Community college enrollment sank this fall. But some programs fared better than others.
Two-year schools strived to keep students cooking, welding and undertaking other hands-on training even as the pandemic limited course options.
By Charlotte West • March 9, 2021 -
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Coursera prices IPO to raise $519M following watershed year for online education
The MOOC provider's prospectus offers a detailed look at how it has fared during the pandemic.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated March 31, 2021 -
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New Biden executive order calls for review of Title IX rule
The evaluation will determine whether the Trump-era regulation aligns with the new administration's priorities.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 8, 2021 -
Deep Dive
As Pell Grants open up for incarcerated students, programs ready for growth
Advocates are hopeful the change will increase access to a college education in prison, but they warn of persistent challenges.
By Joy Resmovits • March 5, 2021 -
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Ed Dept advisory group recommends pulling ACICS' federal recognition
A final decision about the fate of the national accreditor's ability to oversee colleges will be made by a senior department official.
By Hallie Busta • Updated March 5, 2021 -
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OpinionAs colleges stare down declining demographics, now is the time to support adult learners
Schools may need to rethink their approaches in order to reach these students, writes Becky Klein-Collins, of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
By Becky Klein-Collins • March 4, 2021 -
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More colleges are planning for a return to in-person instruction in the fall
Their announcements come as schools begin to send out acceptance letters to prospective students.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2021 -
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Pandemic compounds swelling campus maintenance backlogs, report says
Budgetary challenges caused by aging facilities are set to collide with those from the health crisis and looming enrollment declines.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 3, 2021 -
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There's more to PASSHE's budget woes than enrollment declines
Anemic state support and intense competition have also contributed to the Pennsylvania system's financial plight.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 3, 2021 -
115 House Democrats ask Cardona to reverse the Ed Dept's Title IX rule
Lawmakers are asking the newly minted Education Secretary to work with the Justice Department to block the regulation, which took effect last August.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated March 3, 2021 -
Common App: Interest in selective schools soars among international and first-gen students
The increase comes as the majority of the roughly 900 colleges using the service have waived standardized testing requirements.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 2, 2021 -
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Florida governor pushes for oversight of colleges' ties to foreign entities
Ron DeSantis, a Republican, is promoting legislation requiring schools to disclose gifts from sources outside the U.S. worth $50,000 or more.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 2, 2021 -
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What colleges should know about the coronavirus variants
Infectious disease and public health experts discuss whether institutions should step up safety measures in response to the new strains.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 1, 2021 -
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Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary
The Connecticut public schools chief lauded community colleges and career and technical training during his earlier confirmation hearing.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 1, 2021 -
Biden signs coronavirus relief legislation, sending $40B to colleges
The measure also overhauls the 90/10 rule and requires states to maintain their levels of education spending.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated March 11, 2021
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