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California draft curriculum for ethnic studies criticized for alleged bias
As more districts adopt curricula tailored to their student demographics, state education leaders and organizations question efficacy and political bias.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Is time up on standardized tests for college admissions?
More institutions aren't requiring applicants to submit ACT and SAT scores, but their reasons for doing so and how they are assessing students instead vary.
By Wayne D'Orio • Aug. 13, 2019 -
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TrendlineInternational Students
A look at trends in international enrollment — and what the numbers mean for U.S. colleges and universities.
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How to bring structure to nondegree credentials
Researchers from Rutgers University offer a broad framework for how colleges can ensure their shorter-term credentials bring value to students.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Summer Reading: The rise of the microcredential
Short, nondegree credentials are garnering interest from colleges, but a lack of consistent data and their limited transferability could prevent wider adoption.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Remedial courses may not be ‘primary barrier’ holding students back, study finds
The analysis of a prerequisite remediation program in Tennessee comes amid renewed support for integrating remedial and credit-bearing curriculum.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 8, 2019 -
With badges, colleges take a hard look at teaching soft skills
Employer demand for new hires with skills like critical thinking has pushed colleges to find ways to show that students have those abilities.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 26, 2019 -
Summer reading: Colleges find new ways to help students put their education to work
Institutions are demonstrating value by connecting skills learned in class to those needed on the job and offering new credentials to chart progress.
By Hallie Busta • July 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Colleges expand esports programs to keep pace with growing industry
Online gaming is poised to generate $1.1 billion in revenue globally this year, spurring colleges to add curricula teaching students how to work in the field.
By Julie Wootton-Greener • July 17, 2019 -
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Summer Reading: How colleges are helping adult learners succeed
Feeling the heat from declining enrollment and employer demand for workers with specific skills, more colleges are eyeing these students.
By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2019 -
Amazon, the Marines and community college partner on data training
Billed as "non-traditional" military training, the program reflects the use of Amazon's cloud platform for tech education at community colleges.
By Hallie Busta • July 11, 2019 -
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Atlanta’s HBCUs get $8.25M from UnitedHealth for data science training
The institutions aim to use the funds to become the biggest producers of minority graduates trained in data science and analytics.
By James Paterson • July 3, 2019 -
Survey: Only 22% of Americans say colleges prepare workers for future jobs
A new report from Gallup and Northeastern University finds many U.S. workers would first look to their employers to reskill before turning to colleges.
By James Paterson • July 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
With skills mapping, colleges create a ‘universal language’ to explain value
Traditional colleges looking to fortify the liberal arts are adopting a practice from workforce-oriented schools that aligns curriculum and job requirements.
By Wayne D'Orio • June 24, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How colleges are changing remedial education
Fueled by research and the imperative to raise graduation rates, some institutions are revising or altogether replacing developmental classes.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2019 -
Feds recommend colleges teach students about aid, debt
As students' debt load grows, a Treasury Department commission suggests ways colleges can help them better manage their money and pay off loans.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2019 -
Struggling law schools can expect tighter scrutiny ahead
The American Bar Association removed accreditation from another school, a month after it raised standards for bar exam passage.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 18, 2019 -
Summer Reading: The changing face of the liberal arts
We look back at recent stories detailing the ways in which small private colleges are trying to stay relevant by rethinking what and how they teach.
By Hallie Busta • June 17, 2019 -
Report: Nearly one-third of manufacturing workers have a bachelor’s
As a result of automation taking over repetitive tasks, more manufacturing jobs are requiring a degree or credential.
By James Paterson • June 14, 2019 -
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Amazon expands cloud curriculum with bachelor’s degree
George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College join a growing group of institutions to develop curriculum with the e-commerce giant.
By Hallie Busta • June 12, 2019 -
Community college students more likely to take, prefer online classes
However, a new report from Educause suggests those students may be less aware of the support services available to them.
By James Paterson • June 10, 2019 -
State, college officials say educational quality measures need a boost
A survey of two sides of the higher ed triad offers ideas for improvement as the industry contends with new credentials, providers and regulations.
By James Paterson • May 28, 2019 -
Opinion
President Speaks: Universities should be ‘agile facilitators’ of knowledge
Maryville University President Mark Lombardi explains his institution's approach to implementing technology-based, personalized education.
By Mark Lombardi • May 23, 2019 -
Colorado State Global Campus partners with career education provider
Graduates of Kenzie Academy, an Indianapolis-based skills training school, can roll up to 48 credits into a bachelor's at the public online college.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 14, 2019 -
Report: Nondegree credentials improve economic mobility
New research from credentialing advocates Strada and Lumina comes as the industry takes critical steps to improve consistency and transparency.
By Hallie Busta • May 14, 2019 -
In Washington state, employers may soon fund free college
A tax on firms hiring highly skilled workers will generate $1 billion for the Workforce Education Investment Act, which awaits the governor's signature.
By James Paterson • May 9, 2019
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