Could Zoom School Shift Our Thinking on Free College?
A provocative idea suggests the federal government pay colleges to create a high-quality, centralized set of online courses.
The Part of the FAFSA We Don’t Talk Enough About
Verification is a step many of us know little about but that millions of students must complete. What do these extra checks accomplish?
Who Carries the Weight of Student Debt
Not everyone is affected equally by borrowing for college. And, maybe even more than we thought, paying back these loans has become a family affair.
Mapping Our Local Network
We’re continuing to add dedicated coverage of colleges to more cities and states. Our newest partners are Mississippi Today and Lookout Santa Cruz.
Who’s Not Going to College
One of the clearest messages in early enrollment data: Community colleges are in trouble.
Expanding in El Paso and Pittsburgh
With new partners, we're adding more higher-ed reporting in Texas and Pennsylvania.
In the Hot Seat, Presidents Defend Their Pandemic Leadership
Every year, for decades now, college presidents and education journalists have met in New York City for a…
Policing College Athletes, in Big and Small Ways
What do conduct policies say about the relationship colleges have with players?
A Backlash to Blaming
What's the right balance between the two narratives: students are recklessly partying vs. colleges never should have brought them back?
Safe is a Relative Term
There are risks to reopening but also risks to not bringing students back, especially if they’re from communities at risk.