3 ways to expand higher education opportunities for rural students

A new report examines how four communities developed innovative strategies to increase college-going among their residents. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2019

Google to expand IT certificate to 100 community colleges

The company expects the program to reach 5,200 students across 15 states by the end of next year.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 4, 2019

What 5 colleges learned from implementing guided pathways

Officials share challenges encountered when rolling out the model and advice for other institutions doing the same.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 2, 2019

White House working group outlines future of universal transcripts

But developing a standard way to discuss occupations and their related skills and credentials remains a challenge.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 26, 2019

Why colleges are struggling to graduate more teachers

As public K-12 schools address a dearth of instructors, higher ed is looking to expand the pipeline — but uptake among students has been limited so far.

By Wayne D’Orio • Sept. 18, 2019

To keep up with blockchain, colleges look across disciplines

As fintech expands, institutions are adding classes in cryptocurrency and digital ledgers to equip students with practical skills.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 17, 2019

Amazon Web Services continues cloud curriculum expansion

The news of a K-12 and higher ed partnership in the San Francisco Bay Area comes as more colleges are developing curriculum with the tech giant.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 16, 2019

Tech giants and 2-year colleges are teaming up to teach in-demand skills

Amazon, Facebook and Google are among the companies helping institutions craft curriculum, but some worry such programs can be limiting.

By Kelly Field • Sept. 4, 2019

Do colleges know what their jobs are?

Consultant Michael Horn discusses his forthcoming book, "Choosing College," and how institutions can better meet students' expectations.

By James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2019

Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education

The data, which includes challenges and considerations for implementing the model broadly, comes as more colleges adopt or show interest in it.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 22, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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