Charles DervaricsMSIsDemocrats Propose Billions in New Education SpendingHouse Democratic leaders on Thursday unveiled an $825 billion economic stimulus package with massive new education spending that goes far beyond a widely expected increase in federal Pell Grants.January 15, 2009HomeStimulus Outlook Friendly to Pell GrantAdding a Pell Grant increase to the next economic stimulus package — a goal of many higher education organizations — is moving closer to reality based on details emerging from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.January 14, 2009HomeDuncan Wins Praise at Confirmation HearingPresident-elect Barack Obama’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Education pledged Tuesday to expand access to higher education and address “unacceptably high” dropout rates that prevent more youth from aspiring to college.January 13, 2009HomeMost Laud Obama’s Choice for Education PostArne Duncan’s supporters praise his inner-city reforms, while others decry his lack of experience on higher education issues.January 7, 2009StudentsSome See DREAM Act Within ReachProponents of the DREAM Act are hopeful President-elect Obama will push for passage of the bill in his first 100 days.December 24, 2008HomeNew Education Secretary Short On Higher Ed Experience, Praised As Consensus BuilderPresident-elect Obama Tuesday tapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan as his secretary of education, selecting an urban schools chief who has little background in public higher education but who emerged as a consensus pick to help bridge gaps among K-12 factions.December 16, 2008HomeOBAMA STAYS CLOSE TO HOME ON EDUCATION CHIEFPresident-elect Obama today tapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan as his secretary of education, selecting an urban schools chief who has little background in public higher education but who emerged as a consensus pick to help bridge gaps among K-12 factions.December 15, 2008HomeEducation Advocates Pushing Hard to Get Piece of Stimulus PieMore than a dozen education and consumer groups asked Congress on Thursday for a 50 percent increase in the maximum Pell Grant and a 25 percent hike in college work-study as part of an economic stimulus package scheduled for consideration soon.December 10, 2008Leadership & PolicyPanel Sets College Completion GoalsA blue-ribbon panel of educators called Wednesday for a national effort to raise college completion rates among younger Americans, particularly students of color, to reverse a downward trend that is leaving the United States far behind other industrialized nations.December 10, 2008StudentsAdvocates: Economic Stimulus Needed for Education TooEducation groups join chorus of industries asking for government help that will create school repair jobs and keep students enrolled in college.December 10, 2008Previous PagePage 17 of 38Next Page
