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Free College Is Not Enough
While a well-intentioned concept, it falls substantially short of what today's students really need, argues Nancy Zimpher.
Clinton's 'Innovation Agenda' for Higher Ed
The presumptive Democratic nominee for president expands on her higher education agenda with boosts for alternative education providers and technology entrepreneurs.
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Clinton’s Giveaway to Silicon Valley
The Democratic presidential candidate’s new student loan forgiveness proposals are unnecessary and would help wealthy Americans over everyone else, Alexander Holt argues.
Prisoners to Get 'Second Chance Pell'
After receiving 200 applications, U.S. Education Department releases a list of colleges that will offer need-based grants to prisoners pursuing a degree.
Scorecard for Accreditors
The Education Department has created new data reports on the performance of accrediting agencies, using measures such as graduation and loan repayment rates at colleges the agencies oversee.
The Long-Term Impact
Researchers say the real test of a state student aid program may not be enrollment alone, but graduate school, lifetime income and more.
More State Funds, on One Condition
To receive portions of the money allocated to them in the new state budget, California's public universities will need to admit more in-state students.
Wiping Out Debt
Education Department unveils draft regulations for borrowers seeking federal debt forgiveness, which include an end to mandatory arbitration agreements and requirements for some for-profits to be on the hook to pay for debt relief.