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Senate tees up final vote on Trump Education pick Linda McMahon The Hill The Senate on Thursday teed up the final confirmation vote for Linda McMahon, President Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Lawmakers…
Campus Issues
Empowering faculty to lead AI decision-making
AI is no longer on the horizon — it’s here, already shaping how students learn, complete assignments and develop skills. Whether we choose to actively integrate AI into teaching and learning or simply acknowledge its…
AI for educators
A new Santa Monica College (SMC) course prepares educators from all disciplines to train their students in using artificial intelligence appropriately, effectively and ethically. SMC’s “Education 50: Teaching in the Age of AI” (EDUC 50)…
Headlines
Senate tees up final vote on Trump Education pick Linda McMahon The Hill The Senate on Thursday teed up the final confirmation vote for Linda McMahon, President Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Lawmakers…
Outstanding alumni in the spotlight
Each year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) honors community college alumni who have gone on to do amazing things. This year, the association will recognize three people who are dedicated to serving their…
DataPoints: Updated ROI of credentials
Institutions that predominantly offer associate degrees or certificates often have a higher return on investment (ROI) after 10 years than institutions that predominantly offer bachelor’s degrees. However, over 40 years, the value of bachelor’s degrees…
Washington Watch: Big stakes for community colleges in budget debates
The shaping and adoption of a fiscal year 2026 budget resolution by congressional Republicans has huge implications for community colleges and their students. Baked into the discussions of broad fiscal policy are assumptions about the…
A review of CTE policy actions among states
An annual review of states’ policy actions regarding career and technical education (CTE) shows that funding was the top topic over the past year, followed by industry partnerships/work-based learning, and then access and supports. The…
An AI playday
Educators, administrators, staff and other interested parties from community colleges and institutions dove a little deeper into AI in higher education, a particularly hot topic at colleges and universities. The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) gathered…
Funding roundup
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes and his wife, Brittany Barnes, have donated $250,000 to the AlamoPROMISE tuition-free program. The donation will benefit students at St. Philip’s College, which is part of the Alamo Colleges…