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New analysis: State legislatures prioritize education data collection, use and protection

October 12, 2017 by ECampus News Staff

Twenty-six states passed 53 new laws focused on the collection, use, and protection of student data during the 2017 legislative session, according to a new analysis published recently…

Washington lawmakers propose free community college

January 21, 2016 by By Walker Orenstein, Associated Press

Tuition at community and technical colleges in Washington would be free for state residents without a bachelor's degree under a proposal announced Jan. 19 by a group of…

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Bill encourages entrepreneurship among college students

November 11, 2015 by Laura Ascione

A newly-proposed bill would create a competitive grant program supporting business incubators operated by or affiliated with universities and colleges in an effort to encourage more innovation among…

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Critics question federal aid for MOOCs, boot camps

October 20, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new program from the U.S. Department of Education would open up access to federal aid for partnerships between colleges and universities and nontraditional education providers such as…

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Sen. Alexander promotes college aid accessibility in Tennessee

September 9, 2015August 31, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) hosted a roundtable at Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, Tenn., with area college presidents, students, student affairs and financial aid…

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Free community college plan now at congress

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 by Meris Stansbury

President Obama's idea of free community college for students, announced during his State of the Union address in January, is getting legislative backing.

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Tech expenses could be allowed under 529 spending

February 26, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Computers and technology equipment would become qualified expenses in 529 college savings plans under a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 25. H.R. 529…

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“Sloppy” red tape requirements costing universities millions

February 24, 2015February 24, 2015 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

According to a new report released college and university leadership, government red tape requirements are costing colleges and universities not only millions in administrative tasks, but depriving students…

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What’s wrong with the TEACH Act?

November 13, 2014 by By Andrew Barbour

Known as the TEACH (Technology, Equality and Accessibility in College and Higher Education) Act, H.R. 3505 and S. 2060 are backed by the National Federation of the Blind…

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Where the False Claims Act meets for-profit colleges: 4 hot areas for compliance

September 28, 2016August 25, 2014 by By David Scher and R. Scott Oswald

Administrators and employees of for-profit colleges need to be aware of a federal statute that may not immediately associate with these institutions: the False Claims Act (“FCA”). Pressure…

New analysis: State legislatures prioritize education data collection, use and protection

Washington lawmakers propose free community college

Bill encourages entrepreneurship among college students

Critics question federal aid for MOOCs, boot camps

Sen. Alexander promotes college aid accessibility in Tennessee

Free community college plan now at congress

Tech expenses could be allowed under 529 spending

“Sloppy” red tape requirements costing universities millions

What’s wrong with the TEACH Act?

Where the False Claims Act meets for-profit colleges: 4 hot areas for compliance

Alcatraz AI Partners with CBORD to Enhance Higher Education & Healthcare Security with AI-Powered Biometric Access Control Technology

ReadCube Expands Literature Management with New AI Assistant and Comprehensive Search

Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories

Top Hat Expands AI Capabilities To Further Reinforce Evidence-Based Learning

Gaming in Higher Education

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