Fixing Accreditation May Be the Trickiest Part of Higher Ed Reform
Reforming accreditation could make higher ed institutions more flexible and responsive to student and economic needs, but finding a political solution remains difficult. On The Hill.
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The Overlooked College Dropout Crisis
About 48 percent of students who start a four-year degree have not finished it within six, indicating a large pot of wasted resources. On AEI.
Make College Costs More Transparent
College financial award letters treat student loans as costless to students, giving them the impression that a college degree is much cheaper than it actually is. On the Charlotte Observer.
The Importance of Academic Freedom
Sacrificing academic freedom for political correctness strangles the pursuit of truth and undermines the success of American higher education. On the Intercollegiate Review.
Why Dropping Standardized Test Requirements Is a Bad Idea
High SAT and ACT scores let students from any background access a high-quality education; dropping it means a change to "socioeconomic choreography." On National Review.
The Ease of Abusing Title IX
Students are weaponizing Title IX, using accusations to protect themselves in case another student wants to accuse them. On The Atlantic.
Maryland to Expand Pilot Apprentice Program Statewide
High school students can gain work experience for graduation credit; the program has a shortfall in business partners to meet student demand. On Herald-Mail Media.
Fewer Students Buying into Luxury Campus Dorms
Many luxury dorm projects gained non-profit status, but students—or their parents—don't want to pay such high rents anymore. On Bloomberg.
Colleges See Summer Enrollment Boost with Year-round Pell Grants
More students are taking summer classes, which could help with graduation rates and cost savings, now that students can use Pell grants all year. On Inside Higher Ed.
White House Wants to Combine Labor and Education Departments
The planned announcement aims to streamline the executive branch and tie education closer to workforce training. On The Wall Street Journal.