The president and former star of The Apprentice vowed to champion apprenticeships. But funding cuts, grant cancellations, and widespread layoffs belie his commitment.
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The Quiet War on Hispanic-Serving Colleges
Trump’s bid to strip race from policy has landed squarely on the institutions educating the country’s future.
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Where Might Trump’s Attacks on Universities Lead? Just Look at Florida
Two years ago, Governor Ron DeSantis engineered a conservative takeover of New College, a small progressive public institution in Sarasota. Even Republicans say it’s been a disaster.
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How National Service Can De-Polarize America
Nowadays, it’s less about doing good than pathways to jobs and restoring face-to-face connections that can help bridge the divide.
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Don’t Fall for the School Closure Temptation
The first weeks of fall at Arlie Boggs Elementary School in rural Eolie, Kentucky, are usually filled with back-to-school routines. New names line the cubbies, and the hallways gleam with a fresh coat of wax. The sounds of a new school year fill the classrooms. But not this year. Today, Arlie Boggs sits empty. The […]
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The College Degree Is Not Losing Value
Yes, AI is disrupting entry-level work. But don’t mistake short-term chaos for collapse. The college wage premium still holds.
Posted inHigher Education
The College Board Capitulates to Trump
The organization, which administers the SAT, scrapped a race-neutral tool for identifying high-achieving low-income students following pressure from the Trump administration.
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SPONSORED: Montclair State—An Engine of Opportunity for First-Generation Students
President Jonathan Koppell describes his institution—where half of students are first-generation college-goers—as both public and public-serving.
Posted inHigher Education
AI Is Killing the College Essay. Enter the “Video Essay”
Proponents say these digital submissions can help thwart AI—but they could also make admissions even less fair.
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Borrowing for College Is About to Become Even More Confusing
Higher education finance expert Sandy Baum explains what the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” means for student borrowers. Medical students and many middle-class parents could be in for a shock.
