Business Leaders Think Colleges Could Be More Efficient
Research from Public Agenda underscores business leaders' concern over college costs, access and the impact on the economy. Read Full Post >
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February 14, 2012
February 14, 2012
Higher Ed. Community Reacts to Proposals in Obama's Budget
President's FY 2013 budget draws reaction from higher education community groups Read Full Post >
January 04, 2012
Majors Matter in Job Prospects for Recent College Graduates
Americans with a college education fare better in the job market than those with just a high school diploma or less—but just how much better depends on their field. A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce released today finds unemployment for recent co... Read Full Post >
December 22, 2011
Top 2011 College Bound Posts Span Access to Completion
Looking back at the most-read College Bound posts of the year, you can see a range of issues. From policymakers to parents to educators, you were drawn to stories about applications and access, completion and jobs. So, a drum roll please.....The top 10 stories, as measured by hits on this blog, fo... Read Full Post >
November 08, 2011
Public Education Network Sets College- and Career-Ready Goal
Getting more students ready for college and careers is a job that's too big for schools to do alone, says Amanda Broun, senior vice president for the Public Education Network, a national association of local education funds (LEFs) and individuals working to advance public school reform in low-income... Read Full Post >
October 04, 2011
Call for More Accountability in College-Readiness
If states want to get serious about college and career readiness, they need to track student completion of college-level coursework in high school. A policy brief by Jobs for the Future, a national Boston-based nonprofit, advocates better accountability and incentives for schools to prepare student... Read Full Post >
September 09, 2011
Early Career Focus Improves Community College Completion
New studies find that choosing a career path early is strongly correlated with community college students earning a degree. Read Full Post >
August 22, 2011
Student Interest in Science, Health Jobs Doesn't Match Need
Hospitals and labs may be where the jobs are, but it's not where student interest lies. A survey of high school students conducted by Harris Interactive for the University of the Sciences reveals that 49 percent are "definitely or probably not" considering a career in science or health care—up... Read Full Post >
August 17, 2011
Webinar Today on Access to College for Low-Income Students
Just a reminder to join me for a free Education Week webinar today at 2 p.m. EST to discuss access to college for low-income students. The presenters will be Jennifer Engle from the Education Trust and Traci Kirtley of Admission Possible. For more information or to register, click here. Read Full Post >
July 14, 2011
Lack of College-Educated Workers Will Hurt Economy
For 30 years, the United States has not been producing enough college graduates to keep up with the workforce demand, experts tell us. And as a result, the country is losing its edge as an economic world leader, and the income gaps between those with a college education and those without are widenin... Read Full Post >
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