Whitmer proposes eliminating long-time school funding gapAssociated PressThe Michigan governor’s plan would boost spending on vocational and skilled trades programs, literacy coaches and provide a 2% funding increase for community colleges. Back to school: Interest…
Commentary: A K-14 education system makes more sense — and may boost college enrollmentThe HillIt’s time to double down on initiatives among four-year colleges and universities that ease the transfer of community college credits, and…
Commentary: Reimagining accessInside Higher EdWe must create a new community-based, equity-focused agenda for community colleges, writes Karen Stout of Achieving the Dream. Commentary: How community colleges can lead our economic recoveryStrada Education Network (blog)Investing in…
California’s community colleges move to require ethnic studiesEdSourceThe Board of Governors overseeing California’s community colleges is expected to vote on the requirement this summer. Metallica expands ‘thriving’ community college scholarship initiativeRolling StoneMetallica and its charitable…
Commentary: Community colleges deserve more attention. But making them free isn’t the answer.Washington PostA former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush writes that lawmakers should instead offer block-grant funding…
Community college set for major expansion if infrastructure plan passes CongressDenver ChannelThe legislation could fundamentally change how Americans view community colleges, says Dawn Lindsay, president at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. Indiana In-depth: Making…
Dorms for NJ’s county colleges?NJ SpotlightSome of the community colleges are looking to reach beyond their regions by adding housing, giving their students some of the atmosphere that those who live on campus at four-year…
Biden is pushing community colleges even as attendance plummetsQuartzThe reasons for the attendance decline are not straightforward, but the background of the students help illustrate some of the reasons, says Martha Parham, vice president of…
Commentary: Helping students make informed decisions on collegeThe HillYou don’t buy a car without the ability to compare prices, quality and financing options. The same goes for buying a house. Why can’t we do this…
Biden’s plan for free community college faces resistanceWall Street Journal“It’s difficult for those of us who have resources to understand why $1,200 or $1,500 would be a barrier, but for a family that is living…