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Foxx, Scott Praise Inclusion of A Stronger Workforce for America Act in the House’s Continuing Resolution

Committee on Education & The Workforce December 17, 2024 Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) released the following statements regarding the inclusion of the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act within the House’s continuing resolution: “Meeting the demands of the 21st century economy requires a […]

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Americans Value Trade Colleges Over Ivies

Inside Higher Ed  Sara Weissman December 18, 2024 A new survey finds that while most likely voters question higher ed’s price, they view some types of institutions more favorably than others. Most American voters view technical and community colleges as more valuable than the Ivy League, according to a recent survey. The survey of 1,216 […]

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It’s Time to Expand Pell Grants to Include Short Term Workforce Programs

Real Clear Education  Tobin Stone December 16, 2024 Over the past few decades, most kids have grown up being told by their parents that getting a four-year college degree is the best way to get ahead in life. Today, however, as the cost of college has skyrocketed and employers have faced a shortage of skilled […]

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Higher ed groups ask for delayed gainful employment, financial value transparency deadline

Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz December 16, 2024 Most surveyed college leaders said they’re unsure if they will meet the Jan. 15 reporting deadline for the new regulations. Fifty higher education groups on Friday urged the U.S. Department of Education to further delay the reporting deadline for the new gainful employment and financial value transparency regulations. Colleges have until […]

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