The News June 30, 2020 Survey shows that more than half are open to a non-college path Amidst a global pandemic, American teenagers remain steadfast in their belief that higher education plays a key role in their future success; however, the paths they are planning to take after high school […]
U.S. Department of Education August 12, 2020 U.S. Department of Education sent this bulletin at 08/13/2020 04:09 PM EDT Dear Educators and Stakeholders: As a reminder, the Department’s Title IX Final Rule (Rule) becomes effective this Friday, August 14, 2020. Over the past several months, the Department has worked to […]
Education Week Evie Blad August 12, 2020 A controversial rule on how schools must respond to claims of sexual assault and harassment appears set to take effect Friday after a judge in a multi-state lawsuit refused to halt it. The rule, one of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ biggest policy […]
U.S. Department of Education August 12, 2020 AGENCY: Accreditation Group, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education. ACTION: Call for written third-party comments. SUMMARY: This notice provides information to members of the public on submitting written comments for accrediting agencies currently undergoing review for purposes of recognition by the Secretary […]
Inside Higher Ed Kery Murakami August 12, 2020 While Senator Kamala Harris, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s choice for vice president, doesn’t have an extensive record on higher education issues, she is known for having sued Corinthian Colleges while she was California’s attorney general, accusing the for-profit chain of false and […]
Education Dive Natalie Schwartz August 10, 2020 Dive Brief: California health officials released guidance Friday to help colleges there prepare to hold in-person classes amid the coronavirus pandemic. Colleges in the state have been waiting on the guidance and have crafted reopening plans without knowing what health officials would ultimately approve, the Los […]
Inside Higher Ed Lindsay McKenzie August 10, 2020 Interest in alternative online credentials spiked after people started working remotely this spring. Will the surge continue long-term? When COVID-19 closed down school and college campuses in March, many children and young people were forced to start studying remotely. At the same […]
Inside Higher Ed Scott Jaschik August 10, 2020 Survey finds that 40 percent of incoming freshmen at four-year colleges are likely or highly likely not to attend. Data are even worse for minority students. Colleges that have been struggling to get their yield rate equivalent (or at least close) to last […]
Forbes Michael B. Horn, Senior Contributor August 6, 2020 In the aftermath of the last recession, the higher education answer for many policymakers to help adults reskill was to send them to community college. With the notable exception of President Trump, community colleges remain politically popular in many quarters and with significant parts […]
Ed Tech – Focus on Higher Education Amelia Pang August 4, 2020 The CARES Act can cover a good portion of higher education technology spending. The fall term is quickly approaching. While most universities and colleges need new technologies to retool classrooms for social distancing and hybrid learning, some may […]