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Reincarceration Linked to Systems of Supervision—Not Prison Education

Dear Editor, As the national organization for higher education in prison in the United States, we at the Alliance for...
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Misrepresenting Prison Education Risks Harming Already Vulnerable Students

Not telling the full story about incarcerated students could impact funding and political support for this vital field.

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Students Should Insure an Investment as Important as College

Why loan repayment assistance programs help address college affordability challenges.

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Let’s Level the Playing Field for Singles in Higher Ed

Colleges can do more to create policies and practices that make single people feel more welcome at their institutions.

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Addressing Discrimination in Faculty Hiring Starts With Data

Chad M. Topaz’s critique of the Faculty Merit Act, drafted by the National Association of Scholars, itself embodies another ill...
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Public Trust Requires Both Reform and Defense

Higher ed must be better at making changes, communicating its value and owning its mistakes. 

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More Work-Life Balance in Academe Would Help Reduce the Fear of Retirement

Many teachers don’t develop a life outside of the job, which makes it harder to leave and make room for the next generation.

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Describing a Social Trend Is Not the Same as Endorsing It

A scholar reporting on a term coined by specific groups, however offensive, does not mean they condone it.