#community-colleges

#community-colleges

The report, based on a 2024 survey of students from 164 community colleges, found that parenting students were more engaged than nonparenting students across multiple benchmarks, including coming to class prepared and never skipping classes, despite their additional responsibilities. These students were also more likely than nonparents to have earned an associate degree or certificate or to mention changing careers as a goal.

Geographic clusters allow workers in specific industries to remain in one location while switching jobs, minimizing the disruption caused by relocations. This stability is especially valuable for two-income families.

The report used data from the AAUP's inaugural survey of community colleges, conducted in partnership with the Center for the Study of Community Colleges.

The Trump administration has frozen roughly $716 million intended for adult education programs, impacting funding for high school equivalency classes, ESL programs, and community colleges.

"Trump's accusation that Harvard is 'very antisemitic' rings hollow coming from the man who hosted a Holocaust-denying white nationalist at Mar-a-Lago."

The recent collision on I-580 leading to a temporary shutdown highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns and the increasing number of incidents involving large vehicles.

According to the May 2024 Student Voice survey, 19 percent of community college students advocate for increased investment in wellness facilities or services.