Miami Herald (subscription required)
In one of his first moves as Florida’s education commissioner, Henry Mack has advanced a rule that would block undocumented students from attending the state’s postsecondary career and technical education programs.
New America (blog)
The CHIPS Act poured millions into building biomanufacturing hubs in the Midwest. The reductions in inequality are finally appearing.
Chalkbeat Indiana
Instead of going directly to college, the state wants more students to immediately enter the workforce through apprenticeship and internship programs that they begin in high school. Their employers would not only pay to train those students for entry-level jobs, but also possibly for continuing education, like credentials or training that could lead to promotions. Degrees would come later — as a means of advancement, rather than a prerequisite for employment.
Sacramento Bee
Senate Bill 960 and Assembly Bill 2694, though somewhat different, would both allow community colleges to duplicate programs offered by traditional four-year public universities if they are not within the same geographic region. SB 960, in addition, would authorize duplication of bachelor’s degrees offered at California State University institutions in the same region if those programs have been oversubscribed for three consecutive years.
Seattle Times
Since 2020, Highline College has paired students facing homelessness with housing vouchers provided by the King County Housing Authority, covering their rent for up to four and a half years or until six months after they graduate.
Education Insider
Effective rural communications recognize something important: even if you are not our student, you are still part of the community we serve and someone we have a responsibility to communicate with.
