Will coronavirus problems mean even more ‘summer melt’ this year?Hechinger ReportCommunity colleges are trying to make it easier for students, and their parents, to stay motivated during summer months. The president of Northern Virginia Community…
The U.S. Education Department on Friday announced the first wave of approved state career and technical education (CTE) plans pertaining to the Perkin Act reauthorization signed by the president in 2018. Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland,…
Commentary: COVID-19 and the uncertain future of public higher edGoverning.comThe pandemic is challenging colleges’ enrollments and finances as never before. Some may not survive, and those that do will have to consider major changes in…
CDC updates guidance for collegesChanging their education plansDems urge HHS to share info on health insurance coverage CDC updates guidance for colleges The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its safety guidance…
With higher ed in limbo, students are switching to community collegesHechinger ReportCommunity colleges are a better option for students than taking a semester or a year off from school, said Martha Parham, spokesperson for the…
Leaders from three state community college systems this week gave an overview of the challenges facing two-year colleges as a result of the coronavirus, from lingering questions regarding how they can use CARES Act funds,…
Why did the CARES Act give more money to hair schools than to a community college?NBC NewsThe reason for the disparity is the formula Congress came up with to spend the money. California community college…
Of all of the dire predictions making headlines regarding COVID-19, one that does not appear to make the news is this: community colleges were and are well-positioned to address student needs during and after this…
Major Supreme Court opinions set to be released: DACA, Trump’s taxes, gay rights, abortionNBC NewsDue to the coronavirus, the potentially landmark rulings will be posted online, not distributed at the court, which is closed. Eastern…
AACC/ACCT hope to see training funding in HEROES ActNew ED guidance on regs and reporting requirementsAdmin salary reductions part of Ohio college’s budget-cutting planCovering colleges’ nursing test feesNew baccalaureate programs in Wyoming AACC/ACCT hope to…