New U.S. ED memo urges states to draft plans for 2024 to better shape CTE and workforce development in a post-pandemic world. Achieving equity in state plans shapes a future where every student finds their path to success. Discover more at Inside Higher Ed insidehighered.com/news/governmen…

San Antonio’s innovative approach to internships showcases collaboration and inclusion, rewriting the rules for success. Take a further look into their strategy: governing.com/work/redefinin…

Support translates to success. CStateAccelerate provides eligible students with financial support to cover tuition, fees, books, and software to help remove the roadblocks that prevent a student from flourishing academically. Inside Higher Ed has more. insidehighered.com/news/student-s…

Far too often, women face hurdles in the workplace, and this especially impacts women 55 and older. @AmProg has valuable insights on how #employers can combat age discrimination to ensure opportunity for all. americanprogress.org/article/promot…

Massachusetts is making strides to increase adult learner enrollment. Numbers are up, but investments in community colleges must follow. WBUR has more. wbur.org/news/2024/01/2…

Check out this conversation between Ayesha Rascoe and @Marissanne2011 about the new book “HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience.” Thanks, St. Louis Public Radio, Harris-Stowe Univ, and St. Louis County Library, for hosting this important conversation!

We’ve made progress in reducing student financial burdens, but many of today’s students still lack access or aren’t aware of their eligibility. Inside Higher Ed has more on how we can demystify the #FinancialAid process. insidehighered.com/news/governmen…

The Mirror Indy's Claire Rafford highlights the attainment disparities reflected in Lumina Foundation's Stronger Nation report. Closing achievement gaps is critical for Indiana’s (and our nation’s) success. All learners deserve access to economic opportunity. mirrorindy.org/indiana-colleg…

Congratulations to the recipients of The Great Admissions Redesign! Grantees in seven states will receive more than $3 million to implement or plan programming to transform #CollegeAdmissions. Learn more: luminafoundation.org/news-and-views…

It’s #WomensHistoryMonth, and I’m inspired by Merrill Keating and her work in #STEM. She’s one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year and helps young women know STEM is for them. (Women make up only 34 percent of our nation’s STEM workforce—we have work to do.) kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

#DYK One in seven students reported being homeless at some point, and more than a third lacked the food they needed during the school year (as reported in the The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs 2020 #RealCollege Survey). The Journal-Advocate has more from Colorado on these student success barriers.

States can (and should) expand short-term credential programs. Kermit Kaleba and I write about several strategies in Site Selection. Important: States can do this effectively and equitably to support all pathways and all learners. siteselection.com/SpecialReports…

What’s #HigherEducation doing with #AI? The Chronicle of Higher Education's Taylor Swaak covers many facets of emerging technology and the potential impacts on higher ed. Read more: chronicle.com/article/ai-wil…

Five Texas higher ed programs are leaning into data-driven strategies, holistic support, autonomy, and institutional backing to help students cross the finish line. Ithaka S+R explores how these innovative programs empower student success. sr.ithaka.org/publications/t…

College is still a worthwhile investment, says @LisaB_MT's new research. To reinforce #collegevalue, we must strengthen transparency, affordability, and student supports. Read the policy brief for more. chicagofed.org/publications/c…

College students with disabilities don’t always seek out the accommodations they need. Education advocates and stakeholders can help combat the stigma students face. Read on to learn how. edsurge.com/news/2024-03-0…

Is college worth it? Jamie Merisotis and Georgetown CEW's Anthony Carnevale answer this question and more on Lumina's recent podcast episode. Hear about the enduring value of college learning, college affordability, the importance of storytelling & more: luminafoundation.org/news-and-views…

Community colleges like Ivy Tech with second-chance programs are giving people like Patrick Mix new hope and opportunities. Through the ELEVATE program, 230 people in Indiana have renewed chances for success. Claire Rafford's story: mirrorindy.org/ivy-tech-eleva…

New data show more than 80 percent of college students are struggling emotionally. How do we connect the dots for students to ensure they’re getting access to mental health services on campus? Read the latest from eCampus News. ecampusnews.com/student-wellbe…

The The Wall Street Journal reports that Gen Z is answering the call to fill skilled trades jobs nationwide. From welding to plumbing and more, enrollment in vocational training programs is rising, and Gen Zs are redefining trade professions. wsj.com/lifestyle/care…