Colleges & Careers

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

Commentary

Will Science and Engineering Now Be a Good Career?

Adequate numbers of top students are being trained in the fields, write Hal Salzman and Lindsay Lowell, but many are being lured away by higher salaries elsewhere. November 6, 2009

Paper Calls for Focus on High School Teachers

If more students are to be ready for college and careers, says the Alliance for Excellent Education, secondary teachers must be better prepared. Updated: November 6, 2009

Data on U.S. College Degrees Called Misleading

Statistics used to make the case that the United States no longer leads the world in higher education are “a mess,” a scholar argues. November 4, 2009

S.D. Board Approves New High School Graduation Rules

November 2, 2009, AP

Obama Community College Proposal May Not Be Enough

November 2, 2009, AP

News Briefs

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

Louisiana Chief Warns New Diploma May Jeopardize ‘Race to Top’ Chance

Louisiana's superintendent of education says the way the state hammers out its new "career diploma" will determine whether it lands up to $200 million in 'Race to the Top' money. September 29, 2009

Report Advises High Schools on Ways to Steer Students to College

A practice guide from the U.S. Department of Education's research office says few studies met its evidence standards. September 22, 2009

Harvard to Create Doctorate Merging Education, Business Skills

The Harvard Graduate School of Education is launching an education leadership program. September 15, 2009

More News Briefs

Licensing Debate Pits Indiana Chief vs. Teacher Colleges

November 2, 2009, AP

College Enrollment Up, Mostly at 2-Year Schools

October 29, 2009, AP

STEM Defection Seen to Occur After High School

Schools produce a strong supply of STEM candidates, but many go into other fields once they graduate from high school, a study says. October 28, 2009

Forensics Courses Becoming Classroom Fixture

Teachers find the nitty-gritty of forensics excites students in a way that much of traditional science often does not. October 27, 2009

Pa. Adults Ponder Going Back to School as Teachers

October 26, 2009, AP

Duncan Cites Shortcomings of Teacher Preparation

In a speech, the education secretary tells programs they are doing a “mediocre job” and calls on them to continue their improvement. Updated: October 26, 2009

Education Chief Calls for Teacher Prep Overhaul

October 22, 2009, AP

Changing Face of Home Economics: Career is Focus

October 21, 2009, AP

Graduation Rates Rise in Southern States, Study Finds

Despite gains, more than one in four students in the 16-state region fail to graduate on time, the Southern Regional Education Board finds. October 19, 2009

Graduation Rates Rise in South, Study Finds

October 14, 2009

Survey: College is Top Savings Goal for Teens

October 12, 2009, AP

Commentary

'Dropouts Happen'

October 9, 2009

Easier Aid Form Linked to Higher College-Going Rates

Updated: September 28, 2009

Obama Touts Efforts to Help Economy, Colleges

September 21, 2009, AP

Student-to-College 'Mismatch' Seen as Graduation-Rate Issue