Colleges & Careers

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

Commentary

Families: The Key to Ending 'College Mismatch'

One factor often ignored in efforts to improve college-graduation rates is the role of families in helping their children navigate the search process, writes Eileen Gale Kugler. December 4, 2009

Motives of 21st-Century-Skills Group Questioned

Critics charge that the Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a veiled attempt by technology companies to gain more influence over the classroom. December 4, 2009

Gates Foundation Commits $12.9M to College Tech

December 4, 2009, AP

Commentary

The 'Master's Pay Bump'

Patricia Wasley and Marguerite Roza tell why education schools should not fear a proposal advanced by their university that would decouple advanced degrees and teacher pay. December 1, 2009

Louisiana's Career Diploma Stirs Concern On Standards

Officials say they are working to assure the diploma created by a new law is rigorous and holds value for those who choose it. Updated: December 1, 2009

News Briefs

Community Colleges

A study of six Texas community colleges where higher-than-expected numbers of poor and first-generation students progress to four-year schools finds common threads among them. December 1, 2009

Project Offers Teacher Scholarships

Math and science teachers in Michigan will be eligible for stipends to pay for their master's-degree training if they commit to working in high-need schools. November 17, 2009

Career and Technical Education

November 17, 2009

Record College-Going Rate

More young Americans than ever are in college, especially two-year institutions, according to a report. November 3, 2009

Alaska Eyes Gold for Scholarships

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell is hoping state lawmakers will use $400 million from reserve funds to finance higher education scholarships for high school students. October 13, 2009

College Readiness

Growing numbers of students are graduating from public high schools in New York City, but the percentage of those who are considered "college ready" remains relatively low. September 29, 2009

More News Briefs

Lawmakers Send Few Minorities to U.S. Military Academies

November 20, 2009, AP

N.Y. Regents OK Plan for Preparing Teachers

The proposed reforms are based on the premise that the training, testing, and licensing of new teachers are not directly related to their ability to help students learn. November 18, 2009, MCT

Miss. Gov. Looks to Mergers to Cut School Costs

November 17, 2009, AP

Commentary

The New War Against Ed Schools

Instead of scolding schools of education, the nation's secretary of education needs to offer more constructive ideas for change, writes Pedro A. Noguera. November 16, 2009

Mass. Immigrant Tuition Bill to Get New Push

November 16, 2009, AP

Chicago Officials Want Immigrant Students to Stay

November 16, 2009, AP

Tucson Students Won't Get Promised Scholarships

November 16, 2009, AP

Teacher Shortage Gives Way to Teacher Glut

November 12, 2009, AP

Ark. Program to Provide Career Coaches for Schools

November 10, 2009, AP

La. Educators Turn to Trades to Cut Dropout Rate

November 9, 2009, AP