Making headway in nursing apprenticeships
South Texas College (STC), with its five campuses and two learning centers dotting the map along the Rio Grande in the rural southern tip of the state, has become the first college in the country…
Government
Washington Watch: Not just the dog days
Congress this week began its annual August recess, leaving representatives and senators in their home districts and states until after Labor Day. As it is every year, the August recess is an excellent opportunity for…
Apply for PSSG funding
The U.S. Education Department (ED) is accepting applications for a new round of funding through its Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, which aims to improve retention and college completion through evidence-based practices. Higher education…
Reporter’s notebook
House bill would OK efforts to reach adult learners Developing a talent pool for semiconductor industry Expanding teacher apprenticeships House bill would OK efforts to reach adult learners House lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to…
Washington Watch: Tough funding talks down the road
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved a fiscal year 2024 spending bill for education, workforce development and other programs that sets the stage for difficult negotiations later this year to reconcile differences between its…
State directors reflect on wins, challenges ahead
At the just-concluded summer meeting of state community college directors, updates were more positive than they have been in recent years. Meeting earlier this week in Boston, the National Council of State Directors of Community…
Hearing focuses on ensuring value of higher education
The House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing Thursday that centered on increasing the value of college for students and taxpayers. Witnesses and committee members discussed the need for greater transparency…
Headlines
Senate education committee weighs short-term Pell grants Politico Weekly Education The Senate education committee this week will take up legislation that expands the Pell Grant program to cover short-term training programs. Commentary: Paving the path…
Reporter’s notebook
Bill proposes free meals for low-income college students Expanding apprenticeships to different industries Bill proposes free meals for low-income college students Democrats have introduced bicameral legislation that would bring free meal programs to community colleges…
Advocacy quick hits
ED begins negotiated-rulemaking process for student debt relief House to vote on Schools Not Shelters Act Advocates in Action ED begins negotiated rulemaking process for student debt relief The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Tuesday…