University of Southern California center provides evaluations for academic accommodations
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At the University of Southern California, students who may not have a diagnosed condition or a current evaluation to share may request free testing to help qualify for needed course accommodations through an effort funded by donations and grants.
Read More about University of Southern California center provides evaluations for academic accommodationsComplications in the FAFSA application process could lower college enrollment rates
HIGHER ED DIVE — Increased investment in financial aid support services this summer could help bridge the gap for recent high school graduates, one NCAN expert said.
Read More about Complications in the FAFSA application process could lower college enrollment ratesOfficials voice concern over recent US Supreme Court decision that could restrict federal oversight of schools
USA TODAY — Eight current and former staffers at the U.S. Education Department expressed dismay over a recent Supreme Court decision they fear will blunt major regulations affecting K-12 schools and colleges.
Read More about Officials voice concern over recent US Supreme Court decision that could restrict federal oversight of schoolsUniversities abandon race-conscious scholarships following US Supreme Court opinion on affirmative action
THE WASHINGTON POST — In the year since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions, collegeshave walked away from scholarships with racial criteria.
Read More about Universities abandon race-conscious scholarships following US Supreme Court opinion on affirmative actionOpinion: Professors should not prioritize technology over teaching effectively
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Whether or not we believe in techno-progress, we are incentivized to constantly develop pedagogies involving new technologies, writes Adam Szetela.
Read More about Opinion: Professors should not prioritize technology over teaching effectivelyNational Student Clearinghouse Research Center study finds first-year college student retention is the highest in a decade
HIGHER ED DIVE — Almost all sectors saw better year-over-year rates in both persistence and retention, with four-year for-profits seeing the biggest improvements.
Read More about National Student Clearinghouse Research Center study finds first-year college student retention is the highest in a decadeFederal student loan forgiveness plan faces legal challenges
CBS 58 — A federal appeals court will allow the Department of Education to proceed with lowering millions of student loan borrowers’ monthly payments in July as the Biden administration faces two legal battles over the repayment plan known as SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education), which launched last year.
Read More about Federal student loan forgiveness plan faces legal challengesUniversity of Pennsylvania program prepares indigenous students for college
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER — According to the most recent U.S. Census, there are only 27 American Indian or Alaska Native people living in State College, Pa. One of them is Lilith Thompson, a rising high school senior and member of the Cherokee nation.
Read More about University of Pennsylvania program prepares indigenous students for collegeFederal judges block new Title IX regulations in 10 states
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Judges have temporarily blocked the new Title IX regulations in 10 red states so far. Experts expect a long legal fight that could end at the Supreme Court.
Read More about Federal judges block new Title IX regulations in 10 statesAdvice for graduate students on managing change
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Dinuka Gunaratne and Roshni Rao offer advice for handling all the new academic demands and social dynamics, so you can actually thrive through transformation.
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