Young college students with children disproportionately attend community colleges, according to a new analysis of federal data by Child Trends, a research organization focused on improving the lives of children and youths. Almost half (47%)…
For the last nine months of 2020, community college administrators, faculty and staff have been forced by multiple waves of disruptions to rapidly adapt in many new ways. Beyond the massive faculty efforts to transition…
5 ways Virginia can put people back to work and transform higher educationVirginia BusinessCommon-sense policy reforms and investments in community colleges will support economic recovery efforts. Student loan forgiveness: Biden to continue freeze of payments,…
CEO on the move Kathleen Plinske has been promoted to serve as the fifth president of Valencia College in Florida, effective this spring. She currently is executive vice president and provost of Valencia College, as…
Many community colleges have been engaged in courageous conversations over the last decade. Data around men of color and persistence, immigrant education and faculty diversity are examples of timely topics community college leaders have been addressing…
President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as U.S. labor secretary. Walsh is in his second term as mayor and has deep ties to labor unions. Before being elected Boston’s mayor…
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resignsDetroit Free PressEducation Secretary Betsy DeVos submitted her resignation Thursday, citing the president’s role in the riot on Capitol Hill. South Carolina governor announces $19.9M for early education, foster students, technical…
While Team Dragon and the NASA SpaceX mission to the International Space Station received global applause in 2020, a less-publicized but important mission began November 18 with the launch of the Mars rover Perseverance. Scheduled…
Can free community college unite a divided U.S.?Scientific AmericanThe incoming Biden-Harris administration wants to launch a new era in higher education that will make it open to everyone. Missouri governor unblocks $127M, announces $68M for…
Are you overwhelmed? I know we are. How do you think our adult students feel? The value proposition of unlocking mid- and high-wage jobs in STEM careers through a degree is undeniable; however, the imperative…