Policy & Legal: Page 90
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California bill seeking to improve remediation placement approved by committee
Under the bill, students wouldn't have to test into credit classes and would be allowed to enroll by default, unless factors like high school grades show success isn't likely.
By Roger Riddell • April 21, 2017 -
UC-Berkeley removing resources not compliant with accessibility standards
The move is in accordance with a January ruling from the U.S. Department of Justice that all public online content must be accessible to all viewers, including those with disabilities.
By Pat Donachie • April 21, 2017 -
Overall state support for higher ed falls amid Illinois budget woes
With Illinois' performance excluded, state support per student for public colleges nationwide rose by 3.2%.
By Pat Donachie • April 21, 2017 -
Trump signs order that may discourage international student applicants
Educators worry the new policies may be seen as an indication that the U.S. is increasingly unwelcome to foreign students and workers.
By Pat Donachie • April 20, 2017 -
New Ed Dept database adds transparency on accreditation
The new database lets users search a database for accreditation information, providing a safeguard for a variety of stakeholders.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2017 -
Communities need more postsecondary ed focus, organization argues
There has been gradual progress in narrowing the race gap in college enrollment over the years, but the gap in educational attainment has been stubbornly difficult to close.
By Pat Donachie • April 18, 2017 -
Will higher ed funding hit $0 in New Mexico in 2018?
Gov. Susana Martine vetoed 100% of higher ed funding for the next fiscal year, and increases to the state's K-12 system were also chopped.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 18, 2017 -
Court clears way for co-ed enrollment at Deep Springs College
An alumni group argued that the institution's founder intended only to educate men, but college officials say the mission is outdated.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2017 -
Teacher-prep programs not keeping pace with SEL growth
A recent report from researchers at the University of British Columbia for CASEL shows few programs address social-emotional learning in mandatory coursework.
By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2017 -
Higher ed outreach offices balancing conflicting priorities
As the demographics in this country have changed, the way institutions approach education has struggled to keep up.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 13, 2017 -
Higher ed's pivotal moment may come with state ESSA plans
Leaders have a unique opportunity at this juncture to work with K-12 leaders to "establish a common vision for the future that meets the state's economic needs."
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 12, 2017 -
CIRR report shows overwhelmingly positive numbers for coding bootcamps
The first report from a council formed by several coding bootcamp providers, reviewers and funders finds an average 92% graduation rate and 80% in-field job placement rate.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2017 -
Free tuition hits New York's public institutions
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Saturday announced a deal with the legislature to make tuition free for students enrolling at CUNY or SUNY whose families earn under $125,000 per year.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 10, 2017 -
Dayton, March Madness and workforce skills: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the benefits of university-run community schools and more here.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2017 -
Higher ed still lagging on digital accessibility
A new whitepaper highlights how multimedia materials have expanded faster than accessibility initiatives designed to comply with federal and state laws.
By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2017 -
Economist: Colleges should have skin in the game on student debt
The idea is popular with President Trump, but could create additional access barriers for the most disadvantaged students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 6, 2017 -
Pell eligibility restored for students affected by for-profit closures
The move is an important first step, but colleges still have work to do to prepare to welcome these students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When billions are on the line, the academic enterprise is sometimes compromised
As March Madness comes to a close, administrators and stakeholders reflect on the commercialization of intercollegiate sports.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
Report: 95% of colleges out of reach for low-income students
Researchers analyzed the net price of college after expected grant aid for different income levels to determine affordability.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 2, 2017 -
Proposed spending cuts and women's STEM push: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on rising DDoS attacks in K-12, San Antonio's literacy improvement efforts and more here.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Higher ed could see major funding cuts in research and beyond under new budget
Cuts in President Donald Trump's proposed budget could impact several agencies and programs that remain vital for providing funding streams to colleges and universities.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
When legislatures are filled with public college grads, higher ed wins
The study serves as a reminder to keep in touch with graduates and be proactive about advocacy strategy.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 30, 2017 -
States increasingly moving to address higher ed affordability
The NASFAA notes that almost every state governor has highlighted the importance of higher ed and state funding in "State of State" addresses this year.
By Roger Riddell • March 29, 2017 -
Trump administration aims to boost female involvement in STEM
Rhetoric does not line up with funding priorities, however.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2017 -
Is higher education contributing to growing inequity in society?
Some challenge the often-held idea that higher ed is the great equalizer for social mobility.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017
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