A rejuvenated push for HEA
Despite missing several previous target dates, the Senate education committee that is crafting legislation to reauthorize the nation’s main higher education law still aims to do so before the end of the year, according to…
Government
CTE, Pell spared during contentious approps hearing
In a tension-filled House appropriations hearing Thursday about the president’s proposed 2021 budget for education, there was no political bickering around proposed funding increases for career and technical education (CTE) and expanding eligibility for Pell…
Bill aims to grow apprenticeships for college students
A bipartisan House bill introduced this week would create a new grant program to foster more registered apprenticeship opportunities for college students. Matthew Dembicki is editor of Community College Daily and serves as publications director…
Developing business acumen among STEM students
For many community college students aspiring to become science-based entrepreneurs, the business part of their innovations is a murky area. But there’s a national program to help them develop a better understanding of how to…
More upgrades to ED’s student aid website
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Monday announced upgrades to its student aid website that it says will improve the customer experience. StudentAid.gov now includes new tools that provide students with detailed information about grants…
Apprenticeship grantees, Work-Study waivers announced
The U.S. Education and Labor departments on Wednesday announced the community colleges and other institutions selected to receive grants and waivers through two programs designed to provide flexibility around apprenticeships and Federal Work-Study programs. Matthew…
Senate bill would build on TAACCCT
A bipartisan Senate bill introduced this week would create a grant program to help community colleges and states address changing workforce demands. Matthew Dembicki is editor of Community College Daily and serves as publications director…
Flexibility and mission-driven accountability
The U.S. Education Department (ED) will continue to emphasize flexibility with accountability in its efforts to help higher education institutions and states better serve students, according to a top department official. Matthew Dembicki is editor…
Trump’s budget focuses on cuts to ed, with one big add
Seeking to revive national interest in trade careers, the president’s proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021 seeks a $900 million increase for career and technical education (CTE). But the jump in CTE funding would…
A vision for one workforce
The Trump administration wants not only to see federal agencies work together to streamline their various job training programs but also to better coordinate and collaborate on services designed to help individuals overcome barriers, such…