New report says underfunding community colleges is costing Massachusetts millions
WAMC
Nonpartisan public policy think tank Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth has released a new report arguing that the state is leaving millions on the table by not ensuring that all community college students graduate.
Why many employers have ditched 4-year degree requirements
Yahoo! Money
Using Emsi Burning Glass labor-market data, researchers analyzed more than 51 million job listings, looking for four-year college degree requirements. In 2017, 51% required the degree. By 2021, that share had declined to 44%.
Cost, emotional stress leading to enrollment challenges at colleges, study finds
EduSource
Many prospective students want to attend college but say it’s too expensive.
Pikes Peak Community College gets a name change
Fox21 News
A Colorado bill to change Pikes Peak Community College’s name to Pikes Peak State College was signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on Friday.
