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Scaling Up the Swiss Model for Career Training
Betsy DeVos touts Swiss approach for apprenticeships, but such business-driven career education options remain limited in the U.S.
To Pursue Federal Aid or Not
The Trump administration wants to spur more innovation in higher education. But some question whether pursuing federal student aid is worth it for alternative providers.
The Growing Loan Burden for Parents of College Students
Parents are taking out bigger loans to pay for their children's college education, a new report finds, and having worse outcomes repaying that debt.
DeVos Restores Recognition for Troubled For-Profit Accreditor
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools oversaw Corinthian Colleges and ITT Tech. The Obama administration sought to end the authority of ACICS.
The Summer Pell Bump
More Pell Grant recipients attended community colleges last summer, survey finds, after the federal government reinstated eligibility for year-round grants.
Cash Cows No Longer
As states compete for a shrinking group of freshmen, historic out-of-state tuition premiums may no longer be a sure source of income for state higher ed systems.
What a Divided Congress Means for Higher Education
Democrats' takeover of the U.S. House promises tougher scrutiny of DeVos and the Education Department. Donna Shalala is among those elected to U.S. House.
New Scrutiny for Women's Programs
University of Minnesota ends requirement that some scholarships go to women. Tulane evaluates its programs limited to women. Other institutions face new complaints.