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Spending Deal Supports Broadband Access for College Students
The lack of access to stable, high speed internet is having devastating consequences for students. Luckily, Congress acted.
A Christmas Surprise for Higher Education
On December 21, Congress passed a bill with some of the most significant implications for higher education in a decade
New Congress, New Community College Investment
A new congress means the likelihood of a new program to support innovation at community colleges just went up.
College Finance Data Can Help Regulators Protect Students
New America explores Edmit data on financial viability and assesses how regulators can use the information to increase oversight.
Graduate Students: The Low-Hanging Enrollment Fruit
By focusing on the decreases in undergraduate enrollments due to COVID-19, we’ve lost sight of graduate students.
Community Colleges Face Cuts if Congress Doesn’t Help
Community colleges across the country are bracing for serious state funding cuts.
New Federal Survey Data Show the Pandemic Has Hit Would-Be College Students Hard
New survey data confirm significant negative effects of the pandemic on students enrolled in education after high school.
The Pandemic and Community College Enrollment
Enrollment dips are troubling for community colleges who were counting on the historic, counter-cyclical enrollment surge.
How Every College Student in America Can Get a Laptop and a Hotspot
For the 10% of college students without a computer, virtual classes this fall could be inaccessible. Colleges can help.
Building Back Better with Community Colleges
Biden's plan to center racial equity in economic recovery runs right through community colleges.
U.S. Workers Need a Long-Term Solution, Not a Short-Term Fix. Congress Should Invest in Community College Capacity
Lawmakers need to design pathways that connect people back to the labor market — not just throw money at programs that will come up short
Open Educational Resources: Question Answered
Open educational resources (OER) offer lower cost curriculum to community college students.
CSPN Webinar: All about Apprenticeships for 529 Plans
New America's experts explain apprenticeship, its advantages, and how 529 plans can be used to make it an even better deal for learners.