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  EdSurge Articles Dual enrollment programs, where high school students take college-level courses, are becoming increasingly popular. These programs aim to save students time and money and help them reach their career goals sooner. However, there are challenges, such as inequality in participation and the need for proper support and guidance for students. Despite these challenges, experts believe that with adjustments,...

  Education Policy | Brookings Project 2025, a radical policy agenda by the Heritage Foundation, aims to reshape federal government, including education. Proposals include dismantling the Department of Education, eliminating programs for young children in poverty and low-income schools, rescinding LGBTQ+ students' civil rights protections, reducing funding for disabled students, promoting private school choice, and privatizing federal student loans. The report...

  The Hechinger Report Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz, both with backgrounds in education, propose policies for affordable child care, protection for immigrant and LGBTQ+ students, and broader access to higher education. They've been endorsed by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers. Harris supports child care legislation and has proposed reducing child...

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Dr. Tryan L. McMickens, associate professor at North Carolina Central University, focuses on inequities in higher education among marginalized students. His research explores racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities and the impact of campus environments on students, faculty, and administrators. McMickens also examines how historically white colleges prepare students to deal with social ills and oppression...

  EdScoop 2025-2026 FAFSA delayed until Dec. 1 for nationwide availability, following testing at volunteer institutions from Oct. 1. Changes based on feedback from stakeholders after previous year's issues. New approach aims to improve FAFSA experience, aligns with private sector testing practices. Read More  

  Higher Ed Dive - Latest News States and public colleges increasingly use direct admissions to attract local students amid enrollment declines and economic issues. Direct admissions offer high school graduates admission to colleges without application. Idaho, among others, launched a statewide program in 2015. Minnesota's program includes 57 institutions, with students receiving admission offers to at least 26. Georgia's program,...

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Columbia Journalism School offers free applications, part of CJS2030 initiative for inclusive media. Dean Cobb encourages diverse backgrounds, reduces costs, pilots Loan Repayment Assistance Program. Over $300,000 offered to 30+ graduates at nonprofit news media organizations. Applications for 2025-26 open.  Read More

  Inside Higher Ed Study: FAFSA frustration leads students, families to borrow more. Read More  

  Inside Higher Ed Education Department postpones FAFSA launch to Dec. 1 to prevent technical issues. Read More