Inside Higher Ed
The state added the BSI designation two years ago. Now, new research reveals heartening numbers on Black student attainment, as well as some areas for improvement.
Fortune
Four organizations – BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company and Google – have come together as founding members of a new Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, which aims to focus on skills to help fill in-demand jobs.
mLive
Thousands more Michigan students could qualify for a tuition boost to college under the latest state education budget signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday.
EdSource
Cerro Coso Community College’s cybersecurity program is the latest of several community college bachelor’s degrees to recently receive final approval from the state.
Hawaii Public Radio
Initially, based on a student’s financial need, the Hawaii Promise program would grant up to the total amount the student needed to fill any gaps to cover tuition. However, if the student were to receive external scholarships or financial help for indirect costs — things like food, transportation or housing – the program would deduct those amounts from the provided aid. Act 235 removes this restriction, ensuring additional awards do not hurt the amount of aid a student is eligible for.
