Finding ways to fund dual enrollment
Schools, districts or states fund 78% of dual-enrollment programs in the U.S., according to a recent survey by the U.S. Education Department. The student or their families help foot the bill in 42% of the…
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Legislature removes disincentive for community colleges’ online classes Sheridan Press In Wyoming, distance education and in-person classes will soon be treated equally when it comes to how the state reimburses community colleges for the courses…
Senators note community colleges’ role in preparing healthcare workers
Community colleges weren’t represented at a Senate hearing Thursday on healthcare worker shortages, but they still were in the mix of the conversation. At the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing, Sen….
In tandem
FAME expands in North Carolina Increasing access for working adults Second chances for individuals involved in legal systems Tech career opportunities in live entertainment industry A grow-your-own healthcare partnership in Arizona FAME expands in North…
Washington Watch: ‘Low financial value’ programs tag a non-starter for AACC
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) last week submitted extensive comments to the U.S. Education Department (ED) concerning the department’s proposal to create a list of higher education programs that provide “low financial value.”…
A magnet for businesses
Tennessee community and technical colleges are not only the college of choice for students seeking short-term training for high-wage careers, but they are a driving force for businesses choosing to relocate or expand their operations…
Reporter’s notebook
NYC mentors help with college transitions Fulbright grants awarded, sending applications USDA Challenge develops skills in myriad areas NYC mentors help with college transitions New York City public high school seniors who connected with a…
EV races, crash-test dummies and more
Enrollment in North Central State College’s (NCSC) mechanical engineering technology program has grown in recent years with competitions woven into project-based courses and connections to a company uniquely involved in automotive safety tests. Michael Beebe,…
Addressing the workforce crisis
Fewer Americans are in the workforce because they can’t access the education and training needed for many of those jobs, according to the president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS). Speaking at…
Snapshots
Photos from college members of the American Association of Community Colleges. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee’s education and labor panel, receives the 2023 National Education Service Award from the Association…