Colleges & Careers

A collection of the most recent articles on news and issues related to graduation rates, college access, and career training.

La. Gov. Jindal Approves New Diploma

July 6, 2009, AP

For Modest Earners, Relief Repaying Student Loans

June 29, 2009, AP

No Dropouts From This Camden, N.J., High School

June 29, 2009, AP

Obama Wants to Trim Complex College Aid Form

June 24, 2009, AP

Mock Graduation Takes Place on Behalf of DREAM Act

Students travel to Washington to rally for legislation that would provide a path to legalization for undocumented youths. June 24, 2009

News Briefs

Survey Finds More High School Students Giving Up 'Dream Schools'

The economic crisis is forcing more students to settle for less-expensive college options. June 16, 2009

Education Statistics

While the number of students head for college right after high school keeps growing, a recent study says six years later, only 58 percent have a degree. June 9, 2009

3 Foundations Back New Approach to Research

The groups outlined plans for a $2.5 million investment in an unusual new research program aimed at community college remedial math. June 9, 2009

College Completion Focus of Attention

Nationwide, only 60 percent of the freshmen who set foot on college campuses each year graduate within six years, a report says, but that figure masks a lot of variation. June 8, 2009

College Board Backs Tuition Aid for Illegal-Immigrant Students

The College Board is urging Congress to give undocumented immigrants tuition aid and a path to citizenship. April 28, 2009

College-Fund Loss Draws Oregon Ire

Oregon officials—stung by steep losses in the Oregon College Savings Plan—are seeking $36.2 million in damages from OppenheimerFunds Inc., which managed a fund responsible for those losses. April 20, 2009

More News Briefs

Obama Wants to Trim Complex College Aid Form

June 24, 2009, AP

La. High School Diploma Plan Goes to Jindal

June 24, 2009, AP

Advocates: Mich. Students' Financial Aid in Danger

June 24, 2009, AP

As WASL Goes Away, a Pledge to Improve Wash. 1-in-4 Dropout Rate

June 22, 2009, MCT

Louisiana Expected to Create New H.S. Diploma

June 19, 2009, AP

Arizona Universities Charged With Boosting Degrees

June 19, 2009, AP

Sallie Mae Shares Gain on Government Contract

June 18, 2009, AP

N.J. Toughens High School Graduation Requirements

June 17, 2009, AP

Texas Dual College Credit Programs, Now Mandated, Become More Popular

The new state law, requiring districts to offer students an opportunity to earn up to 12 hours of college credit in high school, has left school districts scrambling to meet the demand. June 17, 2009, MCT

High School Students Compete for National Auto Repair Crown

June 17, 2009, AP

Battle Brews on Obama College-Lending Proposal

June 16, 2009

Researchers Mull STEM Gender Gap

June 16, 2009

Commentary

Let's Get Real About the Dropout Crisis

June 11, 2009

Commentary

Early-College High School: Modest Experiment or National Movement?

June 11, 2009