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Poor Not Benefiting From ‘Free College’
Two new reports suggest that ‘free’ or debt-free’ college programs are helping students from middle- and upper-income families.
Lauren Camera Sept. 10, 2018
Colleges Set to Fight for Fewer Students
A declining birthrate means the college-going population could decline by more than 15 percent.
The Hechinger Report Sept. 10, 2018
Starting Early With Career Counseling
Increasingly judged on graduates’ success, some colleges start career advising very, very early.
The Hechinger Report Sept. 6, 2018
15 Percent of Students Chronically Absent
A new report shows that more than 8 million students missing 15 or more days of school.
Lauren Camera Sept. 6, 2018
Teachers Are the Key to Quality Education
Paying early childhood education teachers more would help ensure a high quality program.
Cindy Cisneros Sept. 3, 2018
Colleges Drop Tuition to Lure Students
Schools are decreasing their advertised costs after enrollment drops and consumer backlash.
The Hechinger Report Aug. 30, 2018
School Delayed as Washington Teachers Strike
Teachers in seven school districts have gone on strike after negotiations for salary increases failed.
Alexa Lardieri Aug. 30, 2018
Federal Funds Eyed for School Guns
The move would undermine Congress' efforts to to limit the use of federal funds on firearms.
Alexa Lardieri Aug. 23, 2018
Does 'Redshirting' Benefit Kids? Kindergarten Decision Looms
The practice of delaying kindergarten for children is hotly debated among parents of children with summer birthdays.
Aug. 21, 2018