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The importance of requisite corequisite
If offered correctly, corequisite courses can significantly improve the academic success of students across the country. Dr. Brandon Protas from Complete College America explains why and how this can work.
Exploring the value of community college baccalaureates
The possibility to earn a bachelor’s degree at a community college can drive equality in education for minority students and provide a better educated workforce to meet the needs of communities.
Interview: The Lumina Foundation on post-secondary education
Since 2008, the Lumina Foundation has been on a mission to increase the number of Americans with post high school education. Our expert Mike Nietzel discusses this goal with Lumina Foundation vice president, Chauncy Lennon.
Why America’s community colleges continue to be important
Community colleges have seen a major decrease in their enrollment numbers for the past decade. While this decrease is due to numerous reasons, the fact remains that the education they provide is essential to the future of the American workforce.
Why applications to college may be bouncing back
Recent reports indicate increases in student enrollment applications. We look at the factors that seem to be driving this trend.
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Two women making a difference to 2.12 million people incarcerated in the U.S.
The Last Mile project is working to change the future trajectories of people incarcerated in...
Higher education budgets are set to rebound: what that means for students
State budgets for 2022 seem to be leaning favorably towards higher education. What will more...
Is higher education philanthropy finding a new purpose?
Many mega-donations have recently gone to minority-serving colleges. Are big-time donors shifting their priorities?
University price fixing lawsuit may do real damage
The 568 Group's alleged financial aid conspiracy threatens to do greater damage to higher education's...
Prison education across the U.S.
This article from the degree choices team evaluates the US prison education system, highlighting key...
What you need to know about need-blind admissions
Need-blind admissions helps students who are at a financial disadvantage have an equal opportunity to...
Why ranking high schools is such a bad idea
Although rankings are meant to showcase outstanding schools they can be misleading and harmful to...
How veterans can better access meaningful employment
Finding employment that reflects a veteran's experience and knowledge is difficult, but opportunities to resolve...
Diversity in nursing education
Concordant patient-clinician relationships are an important aspect of the healthcare system which is why diversity...
Which teachers are most in demand? A look at shortages, job openings and pay by subject and state
Which teachers are most in demand across the U.S.? We look at teacher shortages, job...
Is there a solution to the community college enrollment crisis?
COVID has changed many different aspects of our lives including community college enrollment. What are...
Corporate hiring: the most in-demand colleges and degrees by Fortune 500 companies
At Degree Choices, we researched which colleges the world's top companies hire from the most, as well...
