Latino High School Grads Enrolling in College at Record Rates, Outpacing Whites
The proportion of 2012 Latino high school graduates who enrolled in college outpaced that of their white counterparts, says a new study. Read Full Post >
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May 09, 2013
May 08, 2013
Colleges Shortchanging Needy Students in Battle for Prestige, Money
Many students who receive Pell Grants pay high tuition at their colleges, as institutional aid is used to compete for other students, a new report says. Read Full Post >
May 08, 2013
New Approach to College Prep for Low-Income Students Called For
Federal college-preparation programs for disadvantaged students are criticized for their lack of evidence on impact in a new policy brief. Read Full Post >
October 17, 2012
Dual Enrollment Linked With Significant College Advantage
A study of more than 30,000 Texas high school students finds those who participate in dual enrollment as more than twice as likely to enroll in college and nearly twice as likely to earn a degree. Read Full Post >
October 11, 2012
College Persistence Linked to Rigorous Courses and Academic Advising
A new study by the Center for Public Education at the National School Boards Association finds persistence of college freshmen positively linked to their college advising level, math preparation, and AP/IB courses. Read Full Post >
October 08, 2012
Univ. of Texas to Test Incentives for On-Time Graduation
The University of Texas at Austin announces a pilot program that gives students rebates on loans if they progress through their degree program on time. Read Full Post >
September 21, 2012
Reports Highlight Colleges That Improve Minority Graduation Rates
New analysis by the Education Trust reveals the best colleges closing the completion gap for Hispanic and African-American students. Read Full Post >
September 11, 2012
Examining the Push for Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees
AASCU paper on three-year bachelor's degree calls into question value of approach as widespread reform solution to high college costs. Read Full Post >
June 12, 2012
College Transition Programs Aimed to Improve Latino Achievement
Getting Latino students into and through college can be a challenge. Many are first-generation college students whose families aren't familiar with the U.S. higher education system and financial aid. There can be language barriers and a cultural reluctance to move away from family and borrow for s... Read Full Post >
June 05, 2012
Higher Education Leaders Agree to Cost Transparency
Leaders from 10 higher education systems agree to new transparency model in communicating with students after a meeting with Obama administration officials today. Read Full Post >
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