Academics

More four-year colleges are working to help first-generation college students succeed. But a new report says real progress requires institutional shifts, not just adding new programs.

Early-alert systems designed to catch struggling students are ubiquitous in higher ed, but not every institution is seeing desired results.

Technology is enabling the rise of precision academics in higher education, writes Myk Garn, who describes the game-changing potential of mapping and coding the academic genome.

Early results for a study of CUNY Start program finds students outperform their peers in developmental courses.

Readiness courses offered through partnerships between high schools and colleges can help ensure that more K-12 graduates have the knowledge and skills they need for college, write Elisabeth Barnett, John Squires and Jennifer Zinth.

The Credential Registry is several months into its mission to document all U.S. credentials, but the finish line is further than ever.

Top Education Department official describes plan to "rethink" higher-education standards through new rule-making process, to be announced today, on accreditation, the credit hour standard, the faculty role online and more.

Legislation introduced this week offers members of Congress an opportunity to work together for the benefit of students and families, argues Jared Polis.