March 2020 changed the world of education forever. Upon the initial emergence of Covid-19, many educational institutions were forced to close their doors completely, halting instruction for thousands of students. But in the coming months,…
Democrats unveil Biden’s immigration bill, including an eight-year path to citizenshipUSA TodayThe U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 includes, among other things, a shorter process to legal status for participants of the Deferred Action for Childhood…
Oregon bill would help college students access food, housing assistanceOregon Public RadioHigher education advocates are joining with a group fighting hunger to support a bill in the Oregon legislature aimed at helping relieve food and…
A growing number of community colleges are optimistic when it comes to having more students on campus this fall. Yet even those colleges have degrees of comfort. Some already are setting flexible target goals for…
The Biden administration this week took a step to curb a fledgling federal apprenticeship program started under the Trump administration that was designed to ease some bureaucratic restrictions in order to make apprenticeships appealing to…
Bill would create training grants for maritime industryInclement weather closes campuses Bill would create training grants for maritime industry Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) has introduced a bipartisan bill to create a grant program for community…
The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) is looking for ideas to address real-world problems. The national program is designed to enable community college students to discover and demonstrate their capacity to use science, technology,…
NU, state colleges make the case for more state fundingLincoln Journal StarCommunity colleges in Nebraska are seeking $1 million more to help provide financial aid for high school students enrolled in dual-credit courses. Commentary: Free…
With states all dealing with the coronavirus differently, it’s no surprise that community colleges have a wide variety of strategies for reopening. They range from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, open since last fall, to…
College students among last on list for Covid vaccinesVoice of AmericanUnless college students are classified as essential workers — such as medical, nursing, medtech or student teachers — or have a health condition — such…