College and career readiness
Everything filed under students in our schools coverage, the 18 reports filed on it so far.
Federal judge signals end to block on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw indicated he will lift a temporary injunction blocking a state-appointed oversight board from taking control of...
College Wage Advantage Shrinks as AI Reshapes Job Market
The financial premium for a college degree has declined sharply in recent years, with AI estimated to cause a third of the drop.
Sac State President Defends Black Honors College
Sacramento State University President Luke Wood discusses the school's Black Honors College.
University President Calls for College Cost Control
A university president argues higher education must earn public trust by controlling costs.
Danbury Schools' Career Academy Model Boosts Graduation
Danbury Public Schools has launched a wall-to-wall career academy model, integrating academic and technical education for all high school students.
Ohio Hospital Screens Preschoolers for Kindergarten Readiness
Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus screens 3-to-5-year-olds for foundational literacy skills during pediatric checkups.
Report Urges K-12 Focus on College and Career Navigation
A FutureEd report argues that integrating career guidance into curriculum, using nonprofit intermediaries, and deploying AI tools can close the...
Trump Administration Targets Private College Tax Status
The Trump administration proposes stripping tax-exempt status from private colleges offering race-based student benefits.
Florida to Regulate AI from Pre-K to Ph.D
Florida's education boards are set to vote on rules governing artificial intelligence from pre-K through college.
Greenway Institute Plans New Engineering College in Vermont to Lower Costs
The Greenway Institute is planning a new engineering college in Vermont that strips away nonacademic amenities to lower costs, focusing on two years...
Greenway Institute Aims to Reinvent Higher Education
A new college in Vermont, the Greenway Institute, is being planned to offer a low-cost, hands-on engineering education focused on real-world projects...
Maine, Kansas Colleges Credit Soft Skills
The University of Maine system and two Kansas community colleges will award college credits to incoming students for soft skills credentials earned...
Michigan offers direct college admissions
A Michigan program automatically admits high school students to 20 state colleges based on their transcripts, eliminating essays and recommendations.
College Parents Urged to Step Back
A student affairs professional advises parents to reduce hovering and digital contact so freshmen can build independence and resilience at college.
Stride’s Virtual Career Schools: Mixed Outcomes and Oversight Gaps
Stride Inc.’s Alabama Destinations Career Academy and Idaho Technical Career Academy show divergent student results amid varied state oversight...
New Workforce Pell Grants to Help Pay for Career Training
The US government has introduced new Workforce Pell Grants to help students pay for career training programs, making it easier for them to acquire...
Developing Writing Skills in the Age of AI
Educators emphasize the importance of personal attention and encouragement in helping students craft strong college essays and personal statements.
Infrastructure Key to Success of Career and Technical Education Programs
A recent report highlights the importance of infrastructure in the success of career and technical education programs. The report profiles six...