Policymaker Perspectives: A discussion with Michael Wooten ACTE blog Michael Wooten, deputy assistant secretary for community colleges at the U.S. Department of Education, outlines department priorities for career and technical education in this Q&A. How…
Wisconsin tech colleges promote flexibility after losing a third of enrollment in 15 years Sheboygan Press Technical colleges are now offering more night and online courses, stepping up recruitment efforts in high schools and exporting…
Moraine Park Technical College apprentices qualify for national skills competition Fond du Lac Reporter Moraine Park Technical College trade apprentices had an impressive showing at the Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin Skill Competition. Letters:…
Salt Lake Community College is a workhorse of education and job training Utah Business By working closely with industry partners to find workforce and training needs, Salt Lake Community College can fill niches more quickly…
State sticking with plan for community colleges Waterbury Republican American (subscription required) While a proposal to consolidate the state’s 12 community colleges into one Community College of Connecticut system failed to receive approval from the…
Commentary: The national treasure we don’t talk about Medium It’s just a couple of days shy of three years since I had the opportunity to share my story from the White House about my route…
New Bates president amazed ‘how education can change a person’s life’ – including hers News Tribune Lin Zhou, the new president of Bates Technical College in Tacoma, Washington, talks about community colleges and her own…
Editorial: Trump doesn’t understand community colleges Roanoke Times The real import is not just that Trump confessed he didn’t understand a key pillar of the educational system (more than 40 percent of the nation’s undergraduates…
Why part-time success matters Insider Higher Ed If community colleges are going to close achievement gaps, they need to better accommodate part-time students, report says. Information shared about the impact of community colleges in Illinois…
New Jersey lawmakers have reservations about Murphy’s free community college proposal wbgo.org New Jersey lawmakers have some concerns about the $50 million Gov. Phil Murphy wants for a multi-year program to make community college tuition-free….