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California Assembly Bill Seeks to Remove Barriers on Transfers from Community Colleges
Assembly Bill 928, the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act of 2021, proposes making the transfer process from two to four-year institutions clear by creating consistent and readily understandable pathways.
State of Black Higher Ed Attainment in Higher Ed: New Report Highlights Work Still to Do
The Campaign for College Opportunity released a new report detailing the state of Black higher education in California. While progress has been made in a number of areas, the report’s authors found gaps in Black students’ college preparedness and persistent disparities when it comes to college completion.
Colleges and Universities Must Revise Traditional Model, Ensure Technological Resources, Focus on Partnerships
Dr. Isaac Brundage shares reflections on how higher education can pivot to better support students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study Shows Decline in Federal Student Aid Filings from Potential College First-Years in California
Federal student aid applications from potential college first-year students in California fell 14% between mid-March and mid-August of 2020, after the onset of the COVID-19 crisis last March, according to a recent study published in Educational Researcher.
High School Students Call For More Youth Engagement in the Education Department
Students share their experience as a part of the organization’s online panel, which called on education secretary nominee Dr. Miguel Cardona to directly involve students in decision making at the U.S. Department of Education.