The U.S. Department of Education recently released its annual report on the federal Pell Grant program, which provides detailed information about the program’s finances and who is receiving grants. The most recent report includes data from the 2015-16 academic year, and I summarize the data and trends over the last two decades in this annual… Read more »
Higher Education
Universities and Colleges Struggle to Stem Big Drops in Enrollment
New strategies include changing academic offerings and lowering prices
The White House’s Mixed Message on Apprenticeship
The Executive Order aims to strengthen industry engagement and connections to education, but falls short on quality control.
Online Learning: Students Want Quality, Not Just Convenience
Survey says most college students in online courses yearn for interaction with instructors, peers.
The Tangled Web of Student Debt Consolidation Companies
Like seemingly most American households, the Kelchens get far more junk in the mail than actual mail of value. We get about as many credit card applications as our shredder can handle, as well as folks trying to sell us a broad array of products and services. But letters that mention student loan debt and… Read more »
First Thoughts on Trump’s Apprenticeship Order
More questions than answers on the future of American apprenticeship
This Summer, Let’s Plan Some Difficult Campus Conversations About Race
Facing our differences, stereotypes, privileges and fears
Which States Search for FAFSA Information the Most?
Google search data show which states search the most for information on student aid.
Comments on the Trump Higher Education Budget Proposal
The Trump administration is proposing some substantial changes to how students and colleges are funded.
What Does a Professor Do During the Summer?
The life of a professor isn’t idle.
