Author: Aleksandra Vukadinovic

“The out-of-state visits “consistently exhibited racial bias,” the researchers explain, attributing colleges’ need to look beyond their borders to a “broken” higher ed funding system that “incentivizes universities to prioritize rich out-of-state students.”” Continue reading →

“For most college students, place matters. And closer is often better. In 2016, almost 40 percent of first-time, full-time freshmen reported that their colleges were less than 50 miles from their homes, a proportion that has heldsinge the 1980s. Studying close to home, family, and community can be even more vital for the roughly one in four undergraduate students  who are considered nontraditional — those who are older, have child-care duties, work full time, or attend college part time.” Continue reading →

“A student with a low income might simply run out of cash to cover the costs of tuition, textbooks, rent, utilities, healthcare, transportation, food, etc. Or maybe they don’t have enough time to both work and study. And of course, they might become overwhelmed with the stress of constantly trying to make ends meet.”

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“As the 2020 primary debate heats up, some activists and influencers are pushing Democratic candidates to embrace “free college,” saying it is the progressive policy to address inequality in higher education. But what if the opposite is actually true?”

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“A number of people from across the political spectrum in recent forums have been discussing this idea. Seems to be gaining momentum. At least it will enable a conversation on this pressing issue.”  Continue reading →

“More than 50 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson took the stage at what was then known as Southwest Texas State College to sign the first Higher Education Act. “To thousands of young men and women, this act means the path of knowledge is open to all that have the determination to walk it,” Johnson declared. “It means that a high school senior anywhere in this great land of ours can apply to any college or any university in any of the 50 states and not be turned away because his family is poor.” Continue reading →

The Trump Administration may not feel the pain, but America’s States do and are responding in ever-growing numbers — “There are students that may have counted themselves out and when they hear that you can go for free that provides a sense of momentum.” Continue reading →

A remarkable read. It appears that corporations see online higher education the same way they see classroom learning – they just don’t realize it. The reasons to support and oppose online training and education are almost identical to the reason hiring managers use for traditional learning. Continue reading →

“Community colleges receive minimal resources while serving a significant number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new report from The Century Foundation, a progressive think tank. While these institutions often focus on increasing access to higher education by offering financial aid, relatively few students earn certificates or degrees.”

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