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Opinion
A call for ideas to help student parents succeed during and after COVID-19
Students with children face challenges at every level. A new competition is prompting colleges and other groups to find ways to address them.
By Louis Soares • May 6, 2020 -
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ColumnWhat's Next: Changes in disability services could add more flexibility
Accommodations to help students adapt to online instruction during the pandemic may lead to more options for learning remotely in the future.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 6, 2020 -
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Ed Dept's final rules on campus sexual assault meet opposition
The long-awaited regulations, which carry the force of law, will need to be implemented within months, prompting bitter backlash.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated May 6, 2020 -
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Half of part-time students leave college without graduating, report finds
The stop-out rate for these students has risen in recent years, highlighting the need for targeted retention efforts.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 5, 2020 -
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More than 700 colleges report open slots for fall
Many more institutions than in previous years haven't met enrollment goals for the coming term, according to one annual count.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 5, 2020 -
Opinion
How to raise tuition the right way for low- and middle-income students
These students need better information about what they'll actually pay to attend college, explain the authors of a recent study on the topic.
By Phillip Levine, Jennifer Ma and Lauren Russell • May 5, 2020 -
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State support for higher ed rose again in 2019, but that trend is expected to stop
Public funding still hasn't recovered to levels seen before the Great Recession, and it could dip again because of the pandemic.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 5, 2020 -
McGraw-Hill and Cengage scrap merger plans
The companies said the controversial deal fell through because of troubles with the regulatory review and divestitures processes.
By Hallie Busta • May 4, 2020 -
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OpinionPresident Speaks: How one HBCU president managed the coronavirus shutdown
Before the pandemic, Talladega College was on a roll. Its leader wanted to make sure the crisis didn't slow its momentum.
By Billy Hawkins • May 4, 2020 -
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Ed Dept gives $1B more in relief aid to minority-serving institutions
The money is intended to help these colleges serve financially needy students and compensate for minimal resources.
By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2020 -
4 ways colleges' tech teams are managing the shift online
"Nobody has a playbook for a pandemic," one CIO said, but creativity and a knack for troubleshooting home Wi-Fi networks are helping them move forward.
By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2020 -
2U CEO optimistic on long-term outlook for online education services
The company previously shared concerns that the pandemic could hurt its business by making colleges less likely to seek out its services.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 1, 2020 -
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Higher ed groups challenge policies of interstate distance learning pact
Consumer protection advocates want the organization that governs the nation’s only reciprocity agreement for online education to change its rules.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 1, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Top HatTop Hat launches free virtual classroom capabilities to help educators better engage and motivate Higher Ed students
Online teaching is difficult to do well. For it to be effective, it needs to be active, engaging, and human.
By Mike Silagadze, founder and CEO, Top Hat • May 1, 2020 -
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Facebook, Essence to host virtual commencement ceremonies for college students
The two media organizations are among those holding graduation events online for students whose final term was upended by the pandemic.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 30, 2020 -
Elite colleges rejected coronavirus aid. How will the Ed Dept reallocate it?
While federal officials pressured wealthy schools to decline their shares, they haven't come up with a way to get the money to those in need.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 30, 2020 -
Strayer, Capella parent wants to provide ed tech services to other colleges
The for-profit college operator expects more institutions will need help expanding their online footprints following the coronavirus pandemic.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 29, 2020 -
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ColumnWhat's Next: As colleges make cuts, new ways to make (and save) money emerge
The coronavirus pandemic is costing the sector in almost every part of its operations, but certain measures could benefit schools down the road.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 29, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Pitney BowesHow the digital generation is driving changes in campus life
When colleges and universities embrace technological innovation to engage students in learning, they can attract, retain and graduate more students.
April 29, 2020 -
Deposits may not be a reliable indicator for college enrollment this year, survey finds
One in six high school seniors who planned to attend a four-year school are reconsidering because of the pandemic, though some had paid to secure a spot.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 28, 2020 -
Higher ed groups seek more flexibility for colleges in small business aid
Led by the American Council on Education, they are asking Congress to loosen criteria for certain coronavirus relief programs.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 28, 2020 -
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Colleges announce tentative plans for fall 2020
Some institutions are advertising flexible terms while others are betting heavily on a return to campus despite uncertainty about the pandemic's impact.
By Hallie Busta • April 27, 2020 -
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OpinionPresident Speaks: COVID-19 lessons are preparing community colleges to better serve their communities
Prioritizing students' needs, enhancing communication and ensuring instruction translates to the job market are all critical, one president explains.
By Valerie Roberson • April 27, 2020 -
As colleges' coronavirus costs rise, insurance coverage still unclear
Schools beset by expenses from the pandemic may look to insurers for help — but it will likely take months to work out.
By Lorelei Laird • April 24, 2020 -
Ed Dept expands Pell Grant pilot for incarcerated students
The number of institutions participating in the initiative doubled to 130, with some offering distance education programs.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 24, 2020
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