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Some Federal Funds Restored to Community College Research Center

The Community College Research Center, an independent organization based at Columbia University’s Teachers College, announced last week that some of...
A photo illustration of the Calbright College logo with several alterations turning it into a lamp that is unplugged and dimming; the "A" has a light switch inside it in the on position, the "B" has a set of plugs in it, the star over the outline of California that is a stand in of the "I" is lightly glowing.

Calbright’s Start-Up Phase Is Ending. What’s Next for the Online College?

As state lawmakers weigh whether to increase funding for the all-online community college for adult learners, Calbright officials are hopeful but have sent layoff notices to more than half the employees just in case.

Lane Community College

Oregon Considers Ending Free College

The state agency overseeing the promise program argues it hasn’t yielded the outcomes they hoped for. But community college advocates aren’t ready to see it end.

Students walk outside in front of the Student Services Center at Golden West College.

California Community Colleges Make Progress in Curbing Financial Aid Fraud

New data shows that California community colleges have made progress in combating fraudulent students who scam the campuses for financial...
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Opinion

25 Years Into the College Completion Movement: What We Did Right, and What We Should Do Next

Completion for completion’s sake can’t be the goal we build all our efforts around.

Opinion

Who Wins in a Race to the Bottom?

When first-mover advantage is significant and nobody enforces rules, we can expect those unburdened by conscience to be overrepresented among the winners.

Opinion

Gas Prices and Commuter Schools

If prices stay this high or go higher by fall, we may see even greater shifts to online classes.

Students walk the Golden West College campus near the Student Services Center in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

National University Establishes New Transfer Pathway With Calif. 2-Year Colleges

The predominantly online institution, which focuses on nontraditional students, will admit anyone who earned an associate degree for transfer through California Community Colleges.