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Q&A with AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech
Editor’s note: This excerpt comes from the current issue of the Community College Journal, published by the American Association of Community Colleges since 1930. In 2014, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and AASA,…
Dual enrollment continues to grow
Dual enrollment and similar programs that allow high school students to earn college credits continue to be a hot topic among community college and K-12 district leaders. A convening of community college presidents and school…
Youth apprentices prepare for healthcare careers
Motivated high school students in Kentucky’s Appalachian region can move into healthcare apprenticeships, allowing them to earn while they learn, thanks to the K-Tech pilot program overseen by Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC). Ellie Ashford…
A partnership that’s flourishing
At the first national convening of community college presidents and K-12 superintendents in 2014, improving college readiness was the focus of the discussions. Matthew Dembicki Matthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate…
Unfinished Business: ‘Our next frontier’
Community colleges have excelled at providing students with access to higher education, and over the past several years have improved in helping their students succeed. But one area that remains a challenge for all higher…
Colleges, school districts collaborate on CTE
When community colleges and K-12 school districts work together on career and technical education (CTE) partnerships, younger students gain a better understanding of what kinds of jobs to aim for – and how to prepare…
A closer look at HEA reauthorization
There is strong bipartisan support for reauthorizing the Higher Education Act this year, particularly in the Senate, but there are plenty of policy issues that lawmakers need to work out, according to a U.S. Education…
Building better bridges with K-12
A new coalition of K-12 and higher education organizations has launched a national campaign to help students successfully transition from high school to colleges and careers. Matthew Dembicki Matthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and…
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Why community college partnerships are critical to K-12 superintendents AASA Radio AACC President Walter Bumphus discusses college preparedness, AACC’s collaboration with AASA (which represents K-12 superintendents), the college leadership pipeline and more with AASA Executive…