College Uses Test Results to Show Value - WSJ.com The data driven college with 100% transparency will deliver a superior product and service to students and parents. tags: education technology higher education … [Read more...]

Earnings Disparity Grows Between Young Workers With and Without Degrees - Students - The Chronicle of Higher Education Degrees and education lead on average to higher earnings it is imperative to encourage post secondary education or training. Awareness should start in the … [Read more...]

5 Reasons You Should Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | ED.gov Blog RT @FLOTUS: Spread the word! Filling out the #FAFSA: 1. Helps you pay for college 2. Takes less than 30 mins http://t.co/ctEUlGLuLU tags: FAFSA Posted … [Read more...]

I enjoy connecting degrees to careers or how certain degrees lead to high > paying careers and other degrees although intellectually satisfying may > result in high student loan debt or a minimum wage job. I have my Associate in Arts from East Los Angeles College in social … [Read more...]

Black college students face persistent hurdles, report finds - latimes.com More resources to ensure Black students graduate and receive a high quality education. Connect them to community mentors and others in business and academia hold colleges and universities accountable to … [Read more...]

Borrowers' Average Debt at Graduation Climbs to $29,400 - Students - The Chronicle of Higher Education This is a national disaster in the making. Students and parents in student loan debt with degrees of dubious value in a hypercompetive employment market. I side with the … [Read more...]

Measuring the Wealth Effect in Education - NYTimes.com We are not talking upper middle class but the magnificently wealthy who have advantages over those who may have more talent or natural ability but because of their lack or wealth or class are shut out of prestigious … [Read more...]

Award 4-Year Degrees? It's Complicated, Say California's 2-Year Colleges - Administration - The Chronicle of Higher Education Maybe the community colleges should offer these in demand programs that lead to immediate employment but have a test to observe what colleges have the … [Read more...]

College-Completion Rates Remain at Last Year's Pace - Students - The Chronicle of Higher Education Four year graduation rates outpace two year but what can be done to get more part-time students to the graduation gate? Accelerated classes; online courses; onsite courses at … [Read more...]