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Early (Encouraging) Data on Early Colleges
While most programs are new, evidence emerges that they are having success with the disadvantaged students who frequently are lost to higher ed.
House Republicans and the Higher Ed Act
GOP education leaders, seeking to influence Democrats, call for tough college cost provisions, abandoning new "auction" for student loans, and pressuring colleges on illegal downloading.
The Federal Role in Biolab Oversight
GAO official and House subcommittee chairman cite dangers of adding more biodefense labs without increasing the capability to monitor them.
New Legal Challenge for Accreditation
A "tentative" federal court order suggests that states can't favor one regional accreditor over another -- and could complicate the California for-profit college debate.
Board Rights vs. Alumni Rights
Movements at Dartmouth, Mississippi University for Women and elsewhere raise questions about governance, legal standing and role of alumni.