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Caregiving duties could make parenting students more likely to withdraw from college, survey finds

Caregiving duties could make parenting students more likely to withdraw from college, survey finds

Higher Ed Dive  Laura Spitalniak September 10, 2025 Many of these students face significant hurdles to finishing their education, such as working 30 hours or more a week while juggling classes and childcare. Dive Brief: More than half of parenting students at community colleges, 56%, said they enrolled to change careers, according to a report released Wednesday by […]

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The Not Exactly “No Tax On Tips” Edition

The Not Exactly “No Tax On Tips” Edition

Forbes Kelly Phillips Erb September 12, 2025 Earlier this week, the Treasury released its preliminary list of jobs that qualify for the new “no tax on tips” deduction. Here’s why the list matters. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income is temporarily deductible—only for tax years 2025 […]

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How Technology Can Transform the Higher Education Accreditation Process and Drive Continuous Improvement at Colleges and Universities

How Technology Can Transform the Higher Education Accreditation Process and Drive Continuous Improvement at Colleges and Universities

AEI Alison Griffin September 4, 2025 Key Points The higher education accreditation system relies on infrequent, resource-intensive reviews that occur every five to 10 years, often creating lags in identifying and addressing quality concerns at colleges and universities. Recent federal policy proposals—including the April 2025 executive order “Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen […]

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Accreditors’ New Frontier

Accreditors’ New Frontier

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman September 8, 2025 As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers. The microcredential landscape is often called a “wild west” in higher ed circles. The field is crowded with tens of thousands of program providers, in and […]

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Education Dept.’s Rule-Making Agenda Includes Accreditation, Title VI

Education Dept.’s Rule-Making Agenda Includes Accreditation, Title VI

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake September 8, 2025 Changing the interpretation of race-based discrimination, increasing flexibility within the college accreditation system and reworking the process to yank federal financial aid eligibility for certain civil rights violations are top priorities for Linda McMahon and the Department of Education, according to the […]

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OC Veterinary Assistant School

OC Veterinary Assistant School

Primary Contact: Anthony Stone – Director Email: astone@ocvas.com Phone: 714-489-5363 12752 Garden Grove Blvd Suite 250 Garden Grove, CA 92843 Website: OC Veterinary Assistant School – OC Veterinary Assistant School | OCVAS School in Orange County that offers Veterinary specific courses. Veterinary Attendant, Veterinary Assistant, and Alternate Route Veterinary Technician. […]

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New Transfer Data Shows Little Progress for First-Time Students

New Transfer Data Shows Little Progress for First-Time Students

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman September 5, 2025 The new “Tracking Transfer” report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows little improvement in transfer rates for first-time college students. But it also sheds light on factors that could contribute to better outcomes. The latest report, part of a series, examined […]

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GOP-led House panel proposes 15% cut to Education Department

GOP-led House panel proposes 15% cut to Education Department

Higher Ed Dive  Natalie Schwartz September 2, 2025 The Appropriations Committee’s plan would fulfill several of President Donald Trump’s wishes, though it would keep the maximum Pell Grant at $7,395. Dive Brief: House Republicans on Monday proposed a 15% cut to the U.S. Department of Education’s budget for the 2026 fiscal year, in […]

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