A new report calls on colleges to redesign career services for today’s “new traditional learners”—adult, working, and online students—by integrating workforce-aligned curricula and more accessible work-based learning opportunities.
Month: August 2025
New Data Highlights Demographic Shifts in College Admissions Prior to Enrollment
New research from the Urban Institute shows shifting college applicant and admit pools, with declines for Black students at selective schools, steady decreases for White students, and a sharp rise in students opting not to report race or ethnicity.
Working Students Face New Challenges in a Shifting Policy Landscape
As Congress reshapes student aid and public benefits, working students—already balancing jobs, classes, and family obligations—may face even steeper barriers to staying enrolled and completing their degrees.
Investing in Prison Education Saves Taxpayer Dollars
A June 2025 report from the Education Commission of the States outlined ways in which state policy actors can expand access to prison education and therefore reduce likelihood for recidivism and incarceration costs.
The Value of Higher Education: An Unexpected Partisan Agreement
New America’s ninth annual survey on higher education in America found that despite the politicization and polarization of higher education, Americans are united in their understanding of the importance and value of a college degree.