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Covering higher education in the 2020s means also covering the alternative pathways and credentials that are rapidly emerging.
Also see Work Shift, our project dedicated to reporting and opinion on the intersection of education and work.
Have “some college, no degree” and want to go back to school? There’s help for that.
Having advanced education can better both individuals’ lives as well as the economic health of a city and region.
A look at the Republicans’ Pell proposal
The bill would make credential programs that can be completed in as little as two months eligible for the federal grants.
Pass rates continue to fall at Florida nursing schools, data shows
Amid a statewide nursing shortage, many students at private for-profit programs are failing their national licensing exams.
The future for mega universities
The University of Arkansas System emerges as a suitor for University of Phoenix as competition tightens in online education.
Problem-Solving at Community Colleges
Community colleges find creative ways to offer expensive programs in high-demand technical fields. They also face big challenges…
Student mental health emerges as key issue as UIC faculty strike date looms
Strike threats aren’t uncommon at Illinois universities. What’s unusual is the focus on student mental health and how it impacts faculty workloads.
A GPS for your career
The project’s goal is to “bridge the gap between job seekers and employers."
What’s next for skills-based hiring?
A widely shared worry is that the cooling labor market, led by layoffs in tech, could dampen enthusiasm for skills-based hiring.
Florida’s nursing pipeline is broken as many would-be nurses fail their exams
Pass rates on the national licensing exam are the lowest in the nation, with dire implications for health care.
Opportunity for workforce education programs
To truly drive change, workforce education providers need to meet businesses on a level playing field.