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College Ratings and Affordable Education

Dec 24, 2014

There are reasons to believe American students from the middle- and lower-income tiers aren't making affordable college choices. Can a new ratings system help them make better, more affordable decisions?
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Cost of College in the United States

Jan 16, 2015

For middle- to lower-income families in the U.S., in particular, the costs associated with attending a four-year university are becoming nearly impossible to bear. More and more students are ending up with significant debt after graduating from college, putting financial pressure on them at the outset of their professional careers.

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Dual Credit Education in Texas: Interim Report

Examines the accessibility, diversity, quality, and efficiency of dual credit education programs in Texas, and proposes areas of dual credit education to investigate in the second phase of the study.

Aug 29, 2017
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National Database Could Help Students Pick College—and Income

A bill introduced in May would create a searchable database of students' college majors and earnings after graduation. The data could help U.S. students make informed decisions and could also be used to better allocate resources that benefit students.

Aug 1, 2017
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Journal Article

Innovative Pathways Through Developmental Education and Postsecondary Success: An Examination of Developmental Math Interventions Across Texas

This study assessed alternative course delivery for developmental education (DE) math and student outcomes in community colleges in Texas.

Mar 15, 2017
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Journal Article

Brief Online Interventions Targeting Risk and Protective Factors for Increased and Problematic Alcohol Use Among American College Students Studying Abroad

Interventions that target risky drinking behavior among college students studying abroad are still in their infancy.

Mar 14, 2017
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Journal Article

Text-based Writing Assignments for College Readiness

The authors describe the features of text-based writing assignments that increase students' reading comprehension and analytic writing skills and put students on the path to college readiness.

Mar 13, 2017
Report

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Combining Entrepreneurship and Web Development for High School Students: A Pilot Evaluation of the Startup Tech Program and High School Students' College and Career Aspirations

This pilot evaluation of Startup Tech assesses whether 12th-grade students experienced either improved self-efficacy or changes in their college and career plans during the year in which they were in the program.

Jan 6, 2017
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Journal Article

Non-citizen Mexican Youth in U.S. Higher Education: A Closer Look at the Relationship Between State Tuition Policies and College Enrollment

This paper examines state policies that extend or deny in-state tuition to children of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

Nov 1, 2016
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The High Cost of Free College

Tuition subsidies may encourage institutions to raise tuition, since the government would foot the bill. One possible solution: develop and implement policies that encourage greater productivity from higher education institutions.

Aug 1, 2016
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Making the 'Gap Year' More Inclusive and Purposeful

High schools and universities should work together, with the support of policymakers, to develop programs that would provide a wider spectrum of U.S. students with the opportunity to take a purposeful gap year—and enter college with some real-world adult experience behind them.

May 19, 2016
Journal Article

Journal Article

Can College Outreach Programs Improve College Readiness? The Case of the College Bound, St. Louis Program

In the past decade, there has been a proliferation of community- and school-based college readiness programs designed to increase the participation of students who have traditionally been underrepresented in higher education.

Apr 11, 2016
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Should Undocumented Immigrant Youth Pay In-State Tuition to Attend College?

Undocumented children are entitled to free primary and secondary public education everywhere in the United States, regardless of their legal status. But when they finish high school, their options for college vary depending on the state in which they live.

Jul 28, 2015
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Higher-Education Benefits for Post-9/11 Military Service Members and Veterans

Many types of federal educational benefits are available to U.S. veterans. However, there are many ways Congress can ensure long-term viability of assistance, thus improving access to affordable higher education for the post-9/11 generation and their families.

Mar 17, 2015
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America's College Promise: Meeting the Higher Education Challenge

President Obama's proposal to cover the costs of two years of community college offers hope to many American students, but two key challenges should be addressed: meeting the needs of underprepared students and devising a system to smooth the transfer of credits from one institution to another.

Jan 19, 2015
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To Fight Obesity, Make UC a Laboratory

With its Global Food Initiative, the University of California is seeking ways to help the billion people who go to bed hungry each night. At the same time, UC could also be addressing obesity. Experimenting with changes to the food environment and documenting their impact on diet and weight gain would accelerate progress on this national problem not just for students, but for all Americans.

Oct 30, 2014
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The Price for Student Satisfaction and Success in Higher Education

Choosing the right university and the best course of study is one of the most important decisions young people and parents will make. Not everyone makes the right decision. Of the wide range of factors involved in choosing a university, how important are university tuition fees to young people and their parents?

Aug 14, 2014
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Four Approaches to Improve Higher Education in India Through Policies

In India, university enrolment has grown from 10 to 23 million from 2000 to 2013, and so has interest in improving access and quality. A review of research on higher-education policies on affirmative action, financial aid, private education, and vocational education identifies gaps in research on improving access and quality.

Jun 12, 2014
Report

CalMHSA Student Mental Health Campus-Wide Survey: 2013 Summary Report

Report provides the results of a California survey of colleges and universities on mental health experiences and attitudes, perceptions of campus mental health services, and perceptions of overall campus climate toward mental health and well-being.

Jun 3, 2014
Commentary

Instead of Promoting STEM Education Indiscriminately, Try This

With all the evidence demonstrating the importance of STEM education for success in the 21st century, well-intentioned policymakers may be tempted to indiscriminately promote all STEM curricula, across all levels of education. But unpacking what STEM really means reveals the need for a more nuanced approach.

Mar 31, 2014

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