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Education is an economic issue, Obama says
By Statesman.com,
Published August 10, 2010
In a speech at the University of Texas on Monday, President Barack Obama said education “is the economic issue of our time.”
Veterans finding comfort on campus
By Carisa Chappell,
Published May 28, 2010
Community colleges are making their campuses more welcoming to military veterans, from academic courses to student services tailored to help them transition back to civilian life.
Calif. college provides Figueroa family a pathway
By CC Times,
Published May 25, 2010
When Jaime Figueroa was a teenager, he never considered going to college. In fact, most of his friends had already spent time in juvenile hall, and they were well on their way to becoming career criminals.
Universities offer research opportunities to CC students
By CC Times,
Published May 20, 2010
Recognizing that community colleges are providing a path to a bachelor’s degree for a growing number of students, several research universities participating in a $79 million initiative to help universities strengthen undergraduate and precollege science education will begin offering research opportunities to community college students.
Turning prior learning experiences into credit
By Matthew Dembicki,
Published April 19, 2010
SEATTLE—A national organization that focuses on adult learning will this summer launch a two-year demonstration project to transfer individuals’ life and work experiences into college credit.
Department's adult ed office outlines its short list for WIA
By Matthew Dembicki,
Published April 17, 2010
SEATTLE—A collaborative effort between two federal departments to work on the now-defunct American Graduation Initiative has created a foundation for the agencies to work more closely on other federal education and job training efforts.
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