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An argument against free community college tuitionPBS NewHourThe news program this week explores both side of the debate over free community college and the president’s plan. High school recipient of $40K scholarship asks that it…
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Sinclair Community College, Jefferson Twp. schools team up for advanced manufacturing pilot programDayton Daily NewsA $560,000 Manufacturing Engineering Education Program grant from the U.S. Department of Defense funded the program that the Ohio college seeks…
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Citing pandemic struggles, Seattle offers more support for students in tuition-free community-college programSeattle TimesStudents in Seattle’s tuition-free community-college program will get additional support, including summer classes, expanded financial aid and help transferring to four-year colleges,…
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As local government cyber attacks grow, network of colleges becomes first line of defenseSpokane Public RadioLocal governments and critical public infrastructure are increasingly becoming the target of cyber-attacks. But some of those governments are working…
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Whitmer proposes eliminating long-time school funding gapAssociated PressThe Michigan governor’s plan would boost spending on vocational and skilled trades programs, literacy coaches and provide a 2% funding increase for community colleges. Back to school: Interest…
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Commentary: A K-14 education system makes more sense — and may boost college enrollmentThe HillIt’s time to double down on initiatives among four-year colleges and universities that ease the transfer of community college credits, and…
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Commentary: Reimagining accessInside Higher EdWe must create a new community-based, equity-focused agenda for community colleges, writes Karen Stout of Achieving the Dream. Commentary: How community colleges can lead our economic recoveryStrada Education Network (blog)Investing in…
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California’s community colleges move to require ethnic studiesEdSourceThe Board of Governors overseeing California’s community colleges is expected to vote on the requirement this summer. Metallica expands ‘thriving’ community college scholarship initiativeRolling StoneMetallica and its charitable…
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Commentary: Community colleges deserve more attention. But making them free isn’t the answer.Washington PostA former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush writes that lawmakers should instead offer block-grant funding…
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Community college set for major expansion if infrastructure plan passes CongressDenver ChannelThe legislation could fundamentally change how Americans view community colleges, says Dawn Lindsay, president at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. Indiana In-depth: Making…