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A more intentional approach to equity in STEM

Eboni Zamani-Gallaher knows that community college STEM educators are working hard to recruit students and more broadly to address gaps in achievement and earnings faced by women and people of color. In her keynote speech…


One step forward, three steps back

Community colleges continue to adapt in the post-Covid era. Uncertainty remains as to whether we will have to close down again or not. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are potential…


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Commentary: Parents and students need more information about pathways to college and careersHechinger ReportSharing more data about career and technical education would open up choices and opportunities, writes Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools.org. El Camino…


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New CEOs Bryan Renfro will serve as the seventh president of John Wood Community College (JWCC) in Illinois, effective January 1. He is currently vice president of academic instruction at Paris Junior College in Texas….


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How to engage more community college prospects amid the ‘great opt out’EAB blogIncreasingly, community colleges are prioritizing high school relationships, investing in marketing strategies and growing their digital footprint. What I’ve learned – how I…


Nursing apprenticeships in rural areas

Katie Nerison has worked in healthcare since she was 15. Throughout her career, nurses and directors encouraged her to pursue her degree, which cost and time made nearly impossible. Then, her employer hosted a meeting…



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Biden appeals to young voters in West as midterms nearReutersPresident Joe Biden on Thursday urged young voters in New Mexico and California — which included stops at Central New Mexico Community College and MiraCosta College…



Community college policies inform key state races

Gubernatorial candidates in most of the closest races have laid out their stances pertaining to issues related to community colleges. And some of the incumbent candidates have touted their accomplishments to date on behalf of…