Adults without high school diplomas can attend community college, but few of them receive financial aid, even when they’re eligible. A new proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian aims to fix that. But it may be too late.
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Posted inFort Worth
Tarleton State expands in Fort Worth with new construction and first freshman class
Tarleton State Fort Worth hopes to continue to expand.
Posted inLocal Story Partnerships
Montana’s stubborn childcare conundrum
Childcare shortages are keeping tens of thousands of Montanans out of the workforce. Families, providers, policymakers and higher education are searching for a solution.
Posted inFort Worth
College leaders outline goals to keep talent in Tarrant County
North Texas is one of the fastest growing areas in the country.
Posted inColorado
Colorado adult education providers say they may lose grant funding and have to trim classes
The CEO of The Learning Source, which provides adult education at locations across the state, said thousands of Colorado adults will lose out.
Posted inIndianapolis
‘Unacceptable’: Indiana ranks among worst in U.S. for adults with college degrees
But the state’s top higher education official sees signs of hope, too.
Posted inMississippi
‘The stepchildren:’ Community colleges struggle to fund buildings for growing workforce programs
Many of Mississippi’s community colleges are struggling with unmet needs, especially on the infrastructure side.
Posted inThe Dispatch
Why this online ed effort isn’t reaching adult students
Failing to reach adult learners is a problem for the state of North Carolina, where there are more than a million people with some college credits but no degree.
Posted inTexas
Texas wind energy firms need more technicians. Can they drum up student interest without state support?
The wind industry promises attractive salaries. But a lack of training programs and waning political support make it difficult to find new recruits.
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UNC’s $97 million online education gambit hits headwinds
Project Kitty Hawk, North Carolina’s ambitious foray into online education, has slashed enrollment projections. With millions in tax dollars spent, will this investment pay off?