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Updated educational attainment data show progress and gaps

Confessions of a Community College Dean

But recent findings from a year later show marked—though inequitable—progress toward the foundation’s goal that 60 percent of working-age adults in the country hold a degree or credential by 2025. Some states surpassed the 60 percent goal, including Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Utah.

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Australia asks universities to show they merit the title

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The other universities that failed to achieve 50 percent—Bond, Federation and Notre Dame Australia—are due for re-registration in 2024 or 2025. Sources say it would make little sense to demote an institution amid the federal government’s universities accord review process, which could transform the sector anyway.

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

As the United States’ employment needs quickly change, industry and government have a pressing need for more qualified workers. How industry addresses the education of employees. Let me expand on the role of partnerships between government, Corporate and higher education. Conclusion.

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Proponents see value in Biden's free community college plan

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Similar to previous free community college proposals, the administration is requesting $90 billion over 10 years, to start in fiscal year 2025, to fund partnerships with states and tribes to eliminate tuition and fees at community colleges for students who are attending at least half-time and making satisfactory academic progress.