Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Beyond High School

College Mental Health: A Different Diagnosis

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:12:13 -0500

Students' struggles with college mental health services are leading to some important changes, as WireTap's Annie Robinson reports.

Promoting Economic Mobility By Increasing Postsecondary Education

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:28:34 -0500

A college education strongly affects whether or not children from poor or low-income families move up the economic ladder when they become adults. But they are less likely to enroll in either two- or four-year colleges, and less likely to complete a degree when they do, relative to those from middle- and upper-income families — even after accounting for differences in academic preparation.

The Student Loan Scam

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:29:09 -0500

The federal college loan program that pays private lenders a generous subsidy to make loans that are guaranteed by the government is an enormous waste of money thathas long served more to enrich lenders than to help students. A bill introduced by Representative George Miller, a Democrat of California, would end the unnecessary private lending subsidies and plow the savings into important education programs. The bill, for example, devotes $40 billion to the all-important Pell grant program, which has allowed millions of poor and working-class students to attend college.

Legislation to Increase Access to Adult Education

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:33:09 -0500

On July 16, 2009, Senators Jim Webb, Sherrod Brown, and Representatives Patrick Kennedy and Ruben Hinojosa introduced the "Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2009" ( S. 1468 and H.R. 3238). This legislation would invest in workforce development, education, and training to prepare adults to participate in the changing workforce.

Initiative Introduced to Raise Graduation Rates

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:20:28 -0500

On July 14, 2009, President Obama unveiled the American Graduation Initiative, a plan to raise graduation rates, improve facilities, and develop new technology. The plan would allow colleges to improve remedial and adult education programs and integrate developmental classes into academic and vocational classes and provide comprehensive personalized services to help students plan their careers and stay in school.

Postsecondary Education Programs Benefit Working Adults

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:09:57 -0500

A new report from the Center for American Progress explores how policymakers can strengthen the nation's postsecondary education program to help working adults who need additional education to get ahead.

Tax Dollars at Work for College Students

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:25:35 -0500

Today's college graduates are saddled with high debts and poor job prospects, but legislation enacted in 2007 is taking effect just in time to help. Thanks to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act

Graduating with Debt? Today Counts

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:46 -0500

July 1, 2009 was a big day for student loans. The U.S. Department of Education reports good news about students needing loans, from locking in lower interest rates on previous student loans to increas

A New White House Initiative to Strengthen Community College

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:39:39 -0500

Community colleges across the country are struggling to meet an unprecedented surge in enrollment, largely driven by the economy—even as states are slashing funds needed to serve these students. The Obama administration has unveiled a two-pronged plan to sustain community colleges and measure their effectiveness. CFK's Maria Allen joined a July 14 teleconference with White House officials to bring you the scoop.

Multiple Choices After School: Findings from the Extended-Service Schools Initiative

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:36:10 -0500

Career-Focused Services for Students with Disabilities at Community Colleges

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:26:07 -0500

The National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth and WSC recently released this case study report that examines the efforts of community colleges to function as intermediaries in meeting

Youth Video Draws Obama to ‘Early College’ School

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:05:08 -0500

How a student YouTube posting brought top-level attention to a growing initiative that connects under-represented young people to college campuses—Jamaal Abdul-Alim of Youth Today reports.

Major Study Launched on Why Young People are Unable to Complete College

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:30:30 -0600

Public Agenda, with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched an in-depth study to be completed this year, designed to pinpoint the financial and other reasons for why so many young Americans are unable to complete their post-secondary education.

Improving U.S. Global Competitiveness and Combating Poverty by Growing the Proportion of Adults with College Degrees

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:56:46 -0600

A college-educated workforce is increasingly critical for maintaining a competitive edge in the knowledge-based global economy. But the U.S. is beginning to fall behind, as our college completion rates remain steady while those in other countries climb.

Tenured Faculty Ease Transfer from Community to Four-Year Colleges

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:50:20 -0600

Many students who begin post-secondary education at a community college find transferring to a four-year college problematic. New research finds that the percentage of tenured faculty at a community college has a greater impact on successful transfers than agreements alone.