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California's Evolving Master Plan
The state's community colleges become the latest to consider four-year degrees, a move with big implications there and beyond.
Duncan Apologizes on PLUS Loans
Education secretary tells black college leaders he's sorry for how his agency tightened underwriting standards for federal parent loans, which resulted in wave of loan denials.
Have Credential, Will Travel
Texas community colleges create stackable credentials for jobs in booming oil and gas industry, so students can leave when hired and return later.
Opinion
The Promise of Religious Colleges
Though they may seem vulnerable amid the threats of higher ed "disruption," this time could be a propitious one for America's colleges of faith, Thomas Albert Howard argues.
Going to the Root of the Problem
Tennessee expands a remedial math project that reaches into high schools to boost college readiness, and the state's governor backs the reform with real money.
Advocate for Black Colleges
White House office gets as its new leader the former president of South Carolina State.
Agree to Disagree
Gainful employment rewrite kicks off with rule-making session, but consensus appears unlikely as negotiators are far apart on day one.
Sequester Strains Science Researchers
Across-the-board spending cuts are prompting scientists across the country to lay off staff, close laboratories and scramble for other sources of funding. Another round of reductions is slated to take effect in the coming fiscal year.