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Senate confirms Loyd to lead OCTAEED’s first chief economist Senate confirms Loyd to lead OCTAE Amy Loyd The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Amy Loyd, a former community college student, as the U.S. Education Department’s (ED)…
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Confusion about credentials and work readiness
Uncertainty among recent graduates regarding whether their college credential or trade certification truly indicates that they have the skills employers seek could be swaying roughly half of them from even applying for entry-level jobs in…
10 strategies to empower learning with technology in the classroom
Technology is redefining the landscape of higher education. For instance, the rise of online learning has greatly expanded access for community college students with changing work schedules and complex lives. Online learning empowers our students…
Space flights and STEM supports
When the Blue Origin rocket launches on Saturday, two San Diego City College alumni will play a key role in the suborbital vehicle’s journey through space. Among the six astronauts aboard will be Katya Echazarreta,…
An in-depth look at Asian American, NHPI students
A new report delves into the college trends of Asian subgroups in California, aiming to debunk misperceptions that all Asian Americans do well in college and don’t face the same challenges as students from other…
Building pathways to college, career success
Career-connected education is a priority at Cañon City High School (CCHS) in rural Colorado. Of the 200 graduates this spring, 90% will graduate with college credit – more than 50 students with 50 credits or…
This week’s poll: Summer enrollments
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Even in pandemic, dual enrollment increases in Alabama
More high school students than ever before took advantage of dual enrollment at Gadsden State Community College, marking a 57% increase since 2020. The announcement comes on the heels of the Alabama Community College System…
Our online course practices have changed. Have our policies kept pace?
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Latin, loosely translated as “Who guards the guardians?” Recently at a statewide joint meeting of online learning officers and academic officers, a question came up: Who reviews online courses on a…
Electric vehicle industry needs a workforce charge
Workforce development is a hot issue on Capitol Hill. As Congress this spring continues to hold hearings to gauge workforce shortages in many industries, a common thread has appeared in the hearings: the role of…