Aug 09 The odds are stacked against black, Latino students going to grad school. Here are some solutions By Melba Newsome, The Hechinger Report A handful of universities are trying to help more black and Hispanic students get into and through graduate school, where they enroll in disproportionately low numbers. This is a problem not only for the students, but for the schools themselves… Continue reading
Jun 21 Can California export enough students to shore up college enrollment in other states? By Matt Krupnick, The Hechinger Report A decline of nearly 2.9 million college students nationwide since 2011 is driving a frenzy of recruiting in California, one of the few places in the country where the number of college-ready high school graduates is going up. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 9:59 Little support in U.S. for college students raising children By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman There are nearly 4 million undergraduate students who are raising children, representing 22 percent of all students attending U.S. colleges. Yet only about 8 percent of single mothers in college will obtain associate's or bachelor's degrees within six years, while… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 7:34 For these states and cities, funding college is money in the bank By Hari Sreenivasan A majority of American college graduates leave school with tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. The issue of paying for college is so concerning that several 2020 presidential candidates have proposed forgiving student debt or making public colleges… Continue watching
Apr 22 Warren unveils college debt forgiveness plan By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Massachusetts senator says the proposal would eliminate almost all student loan debt for 42 million Americans. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 4:27 Pop-up pantries aim to reduce food insecurity for college students By Brandis Friedman, WTTW Food pantries are appearing more frequently in a surprising type of location: colleges and universities. More than 700 educational institutions belong to a national nonprofit aiming to alleviate food insecurity among college students. From PBS station WTTW in Chicago, Brandis… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 8:32 How high school students feel about college admissions scandal Outrage has swirled since federal prosecutors charged 50 people, including CEOs and high-profile celebrities, in an intricate scheme to secure college admission for their children through extensive cheating and bribery. High school students share their perspectives on the scandal and… Continue watching
Mar 15 How some wealthy parents game the college admissions process By Patty Morales While the actions uncovered in the indictments were blatantly illegal, it’s far from the first time affluent Americans have used their status to secure seats at some of America’s most elite colleges. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 8:05 How a bombshell bribery scandal illuminates the 'corruption' of college admissions Scandal has ensnared some of the nation’s top colleges, as prosecutors allege that wealthy parents conspired to help their kids cheat on college admissions tests and funnel bribes to college athletic coaches to secure admission into elite schools. William Brangham… Continue watching
Dec 06 How colleges are preparing students for jobs that don't exist yet By Gretchen Frazee In a world where not only universities, but private companies, are getting into the education game, the pressure to keep up with an ever-changing work landscape is stronger than ever. Continue reading