Improving Diversity at Highly Selective Institutions by Admitting more Students from Community Colleges
Hilary Tackie shares why selective colleges should admit more transfer students and how they should improve the process.
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Reversing Course in Race-Conscious College Admissions
This is the first blog post of the Affirmative Action in Higher Education Expert Series on race-conscious college admissions policies.
The Exchange: Edition 7
In this edition: videos for primary school teachers, playful landscapes, and ebooks for Ukrainian kids
California’s Newest Investment in Youth Apprenticeship Focuses on Opportunity Youth
Department of Education Releases New Guidance on How Accreditors Should Handle Complaints
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Vote Today: Help Send New America Education Policy Program to SXSW EDU
Vote for New America's Education Policy program proposals at SXSW EDU.
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Soaring Beyond Expectations
The success of the 21stCCLC Program is a result of the public-private partnership between the U.S. Dept of Ed and the Mott Foundation.
Twenty Percent of Community College Students Are in High School. Now What?
One out of five community college students is in high school. How should colleges prepare for the continued growth of dual enrollment?
State Laws Requiring Play-Based Learning
There has been a recent, growing shift toward purposeful play or play-based learning as an instructional strategy in elementary education.
Previous Projections Overestimated Gainful Employment Failures
Accreditation Can Support Diversity Efforts in the Wake of the Supreme Court Decision
With the Supreme Court banning affirmative action in admissions, accreditation standards are one way to support college's diversity efforts