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Second thoughts about college? Why certificate-first schools like Ensign College and Davis Technical College are getting a second look

Second thoughts about college? Why certificate-first schools like Ensign College and Davis Technical College are getting a second look

Deseret News Jacob Hess May 31, 2024 Amidst widening concern over the cost and value of higher education, smaller institutions focused exclusively on hands-on, career-oriented education that is achievable in a reasonable timeframe and budget are getting more attention from prospective students. Writing for The Atlantic several years back, George […]

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Anatomy of an Attack on Reciprocity, Part Deux

Anatomy of an Attack on Reciprocity, Part Deux

On Ed Tech Phil Hill May 31, 2024 In Wednesday’s post I described how the justifying story for the US Department of Education (ED) proposal to gut reciprocity agreements (and specifically the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, or SARA) is simply wrong. Independence University’s (IU) in SARA did not prevent Colorado from taking […]

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The Great Misalignment

The Great Misalignment

Center for Education and the Workforce May 28, 2024 Addressing the Mismatch between the Supply of Certificates and Associate’s Degrees and the Future Demand for Workers in 565 US Labor Markets Summary Los Angeles. Atlanta. Savannah. Pittsburgh. Hundreds of local labor markets fuel the American economy, and each one is […]

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California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation

California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation

Inside Higher Ed  Sara Weissman May 26, 2024 Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well. A California bill, which passed the state Senate last week and is making its way to the Assembly, would recognize colleges and universities in the […]

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Over 120 Republican lawmakers urge Cardona to rescind debt relief proposals

Over 120 Republican lawmakers urge Cardona to rescind debt relief proposals

Higher Ed Dive  Natalie Schwartz May 21, 2024 They asked the education secretary to ditch a draft rule that would clear debts for certain borrowers, such as those facing ballooning interest. Dive Brief: More than 120 Republican lawmakers are urging U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to rescind draft regulations aimed at providing […]

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The School Certifying Resource Matrix is live! 

The School Certifying Resource Matrix is live! 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs  May 21, 2024 Greetings School Certifying Official, The Veterans Benefits Administration Education Service (EDU) is proud to announce the official release of the School Certifying Official (SCO) Resource Matrix. This new tool is an all-in-one resource for you and other GI Bill® partners to assist in […]

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Current Term Enrollment Estimates: Spring 2024

Current Term Enrollment Estimates: Spring 2024

National Student Clearinghouse Research Center  May 22, 2024 Undergraduate enrollment grew 2.5 percent (+359,000) in spring 2024, marking the second consecutive semester of enrollment growth following years of decline during the pandemic. Gains occurred across all major sector groups, but the majority (55.7%) of this increase is due to community […]

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