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College Board drops SAT subject tests, essay
The entrance exam provider partly credited its decision to the pandemic, which has escalated the test-optional movement.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 19, 2021 -
How are community colleges paying for guided pathways?
New research found the amounts can be steep, but schools implementing the promising model have shifted budgets and secured new funding.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineStudent Engagement
Colleges focus on retention with a variety of steps designed to keep students committed to staying in school and completing their education.
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FAFSA filings are off to a slow start. Can colleges reverse the trend?
Underrepresented students in particular are pacing behind last year in their college application rates and financial aid requests.
By Joy Resmovits • Updated March 25, 2021 -
Deep Dive
COVID-19 is pushing colleges to close the digital divide
Institutions are helping students access classes online. But even with free laptops, hotspots and Wi-Fi access points, many are left out.
By Danielle McLean • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Sponsored by AccelerEdTechnology strategy unfolds for higher ed institutions in the wake of COVID-19
Learn the three attributes of a technology strategy that higher education institutions must embrace to support student success today.
Dec. 14, 2020 -
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What can community colleges learn from a Great Recession grant program?
Several schools used TAACCCT funds to support collaboration and reach more students. A new report shares takeaways.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 10, 2020 -
5 colleges picked to pioneer higher ed options for rural students
Education Design Lab, a workforce development nonprofit, aims to scale educational pathways created through the three-year project.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2020 -
College completion rate stays flat: report
Six-year graduation rates decreased slightly for traditional-age and community college students, new Clearinghouse data shows.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 3, 2020 -
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Tips for bringing industry certifications into degrees
Colleges will need to align their curriculum with certification exam content and develop a way to keep employers in the loop, a new report suggests.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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College network debuts framework to serve diverse student bodies
The 17-college Presidents Forum recommends institutions offer a variety of credentials and be more transparent about the value of their degrees.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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Deep DiveColleges are changing the status quo to make curriculum more inclusive
Protests this summer increased pressure on institutions to replace words with actions, but internal procedures and budgets can be limiting factors.
By Kelly Field • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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New report highlights pervasive racial inequities in the college pipeline
The American Council on Education released data on race and ethnicity in higher education, underlining myriad inequities to access.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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How can student success initiatives scale?
A new working paper looks at eight programs meant to boost completion rates and ways to grow them.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 9, 2020 -
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Western Governors spins off college readiness program as a nonprofit
The move helps open the new online academy up to work with other colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 5, 2020 -
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Difficulties taking SAT and ACT persist, signaling long-term problems for test makers
Many testing sites have remained closed or at partial capacity since the spring.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 3, 2020 -
2U, Netflix partner to bring tuition-free boot camps to HBCU
Up to 130 students and recent alumni from Virginia's Norfolk State University will be able to enroll in the fully online programs.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 22, 2020 -
California Community Colleges gets $100M for student aid
The 20-year gift will provide emergency funds and support students close to completing a credential or transferring to a four-year college.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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How colleges can make prior learning assessment more equitable
One in 10 students got credit for work experience, with low rates among Black, low-income and community college students, a recent study found.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Oct. 17, 2020 -
Community college district boundaries can create inequities, report suggests
The Center for American Progress makes several suggestions for how two-year colleges can improve access to their programs.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Google, HBCUs team up to expand skills training
The $1 million effort will bring professional development programs to career centers at 20 schools.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Which associate degrees give students a bargain?
A new analysis uses College Scorecard data to show how some programs graduate students with high earnings after debt.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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How to build a dual-enrollment program that works for all students
Nine community colleges that enroll large shares of underrepresented high school students offer lessons for other institutions, a new report explains.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2020 -
What happens when community colleges offer bachelor's degrees?
A new report looks at the impact across several factors of two-year schools in Florida offering four-year degrees.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 1, 2020 -
Does focusing on liberal arts improve labor market outcomes?
A new report from Ithaka S+R suggests that liberal arts experiences can have long-term value for low-income students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2020 -
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Colleges go virtual to address growing mental health needs
The pandemic is taking a toll on students' well-being, and some schools are using remote tools to bolster counseling.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 17, 2020
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