Expanding access to college for incarcerated people
“California is different. We could never do that here.” Heather Erwinis an senior program associate at Vera Institute for Justice.More Posts
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Developing concealed-carry policies for campuses
In states that allow concealed weapons on campus, many community college presidents have undertaken lengthy feedback-gathering sessions to develop a policy. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
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Independent, technical colleges sign accord to ease transfers The Times and Democrat South Carolina’s Independent Colleges and Universities and the South Carolina Technical College System have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to increase access…
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Working with remanufacturers on new programs Beginning in fall 2019, technical education students at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) in Missouri will offer diesel, automotive and manufacturing students the opportunity to enhance their employability with…
Md. lawmakers OK Promise scholarships
Maryland lawmakers on Monday night approved legislation that would more than double state scholarship money available to low-income community college students. Brooke Hendersonis director of marketing and communications at the Maryland Association of Community Colleges.More…
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Commentary: A crash course on community colleges for Trump: I went to one, then wound up at the President’s alma mater New York Daily News Trade schools are wonderful, and we need them as much…
Ariz. high court rejects in-state tuition for DACA recipients
Young immigrants granted deferred deportation status under a program started by President Obama are not eligible for lower in-state college tuition, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights…
Developing STEM innovators and potential careers
Central Lakes College in Minnesota plans to leverage mobile technology to help the families of active military and veterans deal with stress. Forsyth Technical Community College in North Carolina is testing a type of light…
Getting the credit they deserve
Gage Ramirez was a year and a half into his studies toward a biology degree at a California public university when he came up against an unexpected roadblock: calculus. Jon Marcus / The Hechinger Reportis…
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Out of juvenile detention, they’re serving meals instead of time CNN A feature on the work of 2018 AACC Outstanding Alumni Award winner Chad Houser. Commentary: How to level the college playing field New York…