Accountability
The Promise of College: Why Expanding Access Matters
Editor's note: Last week, Spelman College President Emerita and bestselling author Beverly Daniel Tatum opened an event at the National Press Club to discuss ways by which to sustainably finance College Promise programs. Tatum's remarks emphasized the importance of these and similar programs in improving access to higher education for socioeconomically disadvantaged students. We feel Tatum's provocative statement to be a vital part of the conversation about educational access; she graciously agreed to allow us to publish her comments.
Increased Accountability, by the Numbers
Data can help provide the big picture — or an incomplete one.
Department of Education Survey Seeks to Understand How to Communicate with Students about Basic Needs Support
The survey was created in response to new research about basic needs insecurity among college students.
New TICAS research brief shows burden of community college cost by family income
State-by-state analysis looks at the share of family income needed to cover net price of public two- and four-year colleges, as well as number of work hours needed for the lowest income students.
Bipartisan bill would overturn federal ban on student unit record database
Bipartisan group of senators wants to end ban on collecting data many say would help students and the public judge colleges. Opponents appear unmoved, citing privacy concerns.
New Report Reveals Similar Trends in Student Loan Borrowing and Default Across Community Colleges in Three States
Report recommends federal, state, and college policies to improve student outcomes
