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Indiana: State tries again to spot reading and math problems before graduation

May 15, 2013 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

One in four Indiana college students needs remedial help when he gets there. Education officials are working on guidelines to spot those students while they're still in high…

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Student test fire of ‘3D-printed’ handgun draw lawmakers’ ire

May 14, 2013May 13, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

After successfully firing a gun made with a 3-D printer over the weekend, a University of Texas law school student hopes to refine the prototype and ultimately distribute…

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Bill seeks to snuff out smoking on college campuses

May 6, 2013 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

Illinois’ public colleges and universities could be forced to stamp out smoking on their campuses by next summer if a bill facing members of the House becomes law,…

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Pell grants shouldn’t pay for remedial college

May 1, 2013 by Denny Carter

Everyone, from President Barack Obama to U.S. Representative Paul Ryan to Bill Gates, seems to have an idea for improving the Federal Pell Grant Program for higher education,…

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Decision on California’s controversial online courses expected soon

April 26, 2013April 25, 2013 by By Denny Carter, Managing Editor

California legislators are expected to decide next week on the fate of a much-criticized plan to address overcrowding issues by allowing online courses from unaccredited platforms count for…

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Lawmakers to colleges: No more social media prying

April 24, 2013April 23, 2013 by By Denny Carter, Managing Editor

College students’ social media privacy is officially a bipartisan issue.

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Students ready to fight bill that would create higher-fee classes

April 22, 2013 by Denny Carter

Students and faculty are gearing up for a fight to oppose legislation that would allow California community colleges to charge more for high-demand courses during summer and winter…

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Coming soon: standardized tests for college students, universities?

April 18, 2013 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

Some Texas lawmakers are looking to create an academic assessment tool to measure and compare the teaching abilities of the state’s public universities, KUT News reports.

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Bill could waive college tuition for academically strong students living in poverty

April 17, 2013 by Denny Carter

If independent Portland lawmaker Ben Chipman’s proposed legislation passes, college tuition could be covered for high-achieving Maine high schoolers living ... Read more

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ED rulemaking includes input on controversial ‘gainful employment’ rules

April 17, 2013April 16, 2013 by By Denny Carter, Managing Editor

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will kick off a new round of public hearings on the oft-discussed “gainful employment” regulations, which the for-profit college industry has successfully…

Indiana: State tries again to spot reading and math problems before graduation

Student test fire of ‘3D-printed’ handgun draw lawmakers’ ire

Bill seeks to snuff out smoking on college campuses

Pell grants shouldn’t pay for remedial college

Decision on California’s controversial online courses expected soon

Students ready to fight bill that would create higher-fee classes

Coming soon: standardized tests for college students, universities?

Bill could waive college tuition for academically strong students living in poverty

ED rulemaking includes input on controversial ‘gainful employment’ rules

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Bridging the Skills Gap: How Universities Can Align Curricula With Workforce Needs

HEA Policy Shifts Update: How Are Educational Stakeholders Responding?

Nation’s Premier Collegiate Honor Society Inducts Talethia Jean Nevaeh Gray-Nance Into Membership

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