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Obama's Tax Plan
President will seek big changes in education tax credits, and will propose new taxes on the wealthy and on financial institutions to pay for free community college tuition.
Federal Promise Unveiled
Bipartisanship is on display as President Obama announces free community college plan in Tennessee, but proposal likely faces tough odds in Congress.
The Thought That Counts
Obama's free tuition plan is a hit among community college leaders, but some experts worry about details and whether the money could be more targeted.
New Higher Ed Federalism
The president's free community college plan may change the balance between the federal government, states and colleges.
Measuring Substance
Three public college associations release draft discussion guide for how to measure student success after college.
Two Years of Free Community College
Obama unveils outline of federal matching grant proposal that would seek to make two years of community college free nationwide.
Elusive Data on Education and Workforce
Despite $640 million in federal spending, many holes remain in state databases that try to link college outcomes to the employment market.
Behind the Ratings
The Education Department faced a big challenge in creating a ratings system, with a timeline that kept slipping as critics happily filled the void.