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www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Education

When is a California college degree worth the cost? A new study has answers

Low-income students in California can attend affordable colleges with good returns on investment compared to private and for-profit institutions. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Unionized teachers at San Jose charter school vote no confidence in CEO over budget slashes and school shutdown

Unionized teachers at Downtown College Prep expressed no confidence in the CEO due to budget cuts and school closure affecting low-income students of color in San Jose. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Education

Bard High School Early College to open in East New York this fall * Brooklyn Paper

Bard High School Early College offers students the opportunity to graduate with an associate's degree and 60 transferable college credits.
The school aims to address the challenge low-income high school students face in accessing higher education and succeeding in college. [ more ]
AP News
2 months ago
Education

$1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students' lives

Generous donation removes tuition fees at a New York City medical school, benefiting students like Samuel Woo and Jade Andrade.
The $1 billion donation from Ruth Gottesman provides financial relief and opens doors for low-income students pursuing medical careers. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 months ago
Education

Lack of teachers at three Contra Costa County schools is violating students' civil rights, attorneys say

California schools are facing a severe teacher shortage crisis
The teacher shortage is disproportionately affecting low-income, non-white, and multilingual learners [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Colleges Won't Get FAFSA Data Until March, Delaying Aid Offers

The troubled rollout of the new FAFSA form and revision of the formula for determining federal financial aid has led to a delay in transmitting data to schools until early March.
Many schools rely on FAFSA to determine institutional grants, so the delay hampers their ability to offer accurate price quotes to students.
Low-income students are particularly affected by the delay, as a difference of a few thousand dollars can determine their ability to start or finish school. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
5 months ago
Education

The Future of the Campus Novel

Office hours are a hidden part of the college experience that many students, particularly low-income students, may not be aware of.
Stephanie Land's memoir, Class, explores her experiences as a low-income college student and how it impacted her and her daughter.
The traditional campus novel often does not reflect the realities faced by many students today. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Education

Cal Poly Humboldt students live in vehicles to afford college. They were ordered off campus.

Students living in their vehicles at Cal Poly Humboldt formed a community called "the line" but were forced to disperse when the university enforced a policy against overnight camping.
The students had been living in their vehicles as a way to afford attending college, and found support and resources within their community.
The university's actions highlight the challenges faced by low-income students and the lack of affordable housing options on campus. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Why Is the College Board Pushing to Expand Advanced Placement?

The College Board has been expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses for low-income students, but 60% of low-income students taking AP exams do not score high enough for college credit.
Research conflicts with the College Board's claim that AP programs help all students, with some experts calling the College Board's research briefs junk science.
The College Board's revenue has decreased due to a decline in SAT testing requirements, making it crucial for them to expand the reach of their AP program. [ more ]
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