community college
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Technical Education at a Community College Improves Graduates’ Future Earnings
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A new NBER working paper shows how many Career Technical Education programs in California’s community college system increase earnings by larger amounts.
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No Pomp, All Circumstance: How Changing the College Experience Could Close the Higher Education Gap
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There is a staggering gap between low- and middle-income students in college completion rates. New research indicates that the key to closing this gap may be focusing on helping first-generation students develop “school-relevant selves.”
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State of the Union Part 2: Obama’s Gamble on Free Community College
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Free community college will help, but opportunity costs will prevent others from taking advantage of the president’s proposal.
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Beyond the Classroom: How outreach and structure can improve college outcomes
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New research shows that cost-effective summer counseling interventions that help students through the enrollment process significantly boosted college enrollment and persistence rates.
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In Your Debt: The Impact of Stafford Loans on Community College Students
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Expanding access to Stafford student loans improves outcomes among community college students.
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Municipal CFO Series: Ben Rosenfield, San Francisco
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San Francisco’s Controller discusses the financial implications of public investment in everything from mass transit to sports arenas
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Finding the Market Value in Certificates
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How valuable are non-degree certificate programs for participants?