Charles DervaricsLatinxEducation Department, Congress Has Sights TrainedFor low-income students, paying for college is hard enough without having to repeat courses.July 11, 2007HBCUsAs discussion gets started, legislators seek elimination of government’s affirmative action policiesAs President Bill Clinton was defending the use of affirmative action in college admissions, members of Congress rolled out a plan to abolish such preferences in the awarding of government funds.July 10, 2007HealthDespite criticism, Congress commits to educational tax cutsThe White House and Republican congressional leaders settled negotiations on an education tax break in late May even though some Democrats — including Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members — are skeptical of the overall budget agreement, of which it is a part.July 10, 2007Community CollegesFederal government bolsters support for educational technology – includes related article about high school seniors’ selecting colleges by InternetIt may lack the fiscal health of America’s giant computer firms, but the federal government has emerged recently as a central funding source for schools and colleges to access educational technology.July 10, 2007LatinxEd. Department, Congress Focus On Community College Transfer of Credit ProblemFor low-income students, paying for college is hard enough without having to repeat courses. That’s why U.S. Department of Education Secretary Margaret Spellings and many scholars are looking for answers that will help more students transfer credits when they move from one higher education institution to another.July 10, 2007StudentsProposed bill would tell poor students they are guaranteed college funds – Washington UpdateWith most lawmakers focusing on education tax breaks, one Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member is touting what he calls a groundbreaking approach to financial aid that blends Pell Grants with elements of successful philanthropy projects.July 7, 2007StudentsStudent loan default rates fall dramatically – includes related article on default violations of schoolsWashington The nation’s student loan default rate has reached its lowest level ever, according to the U.S. Education Department (ED), which nonetheless identified more than 300 colleges and universities that could lose their right to participate in student-aid programs because of excessive defaults.July 4, 2007LatinxHBCU leaders urge expansion of Title III and TRIO programs – Historically Black colleges and universities – Washington UpdateExpansion of Title III aid to minority institutions and TRIO programs for disadvantaged youth emerged as top priorities at a December 17 public hearing on Higher Education Act (MEA) reauthorization in Washington, D.C.July 4, 2007StudentsProvision aids Harris Fellowship recipients – Washington Update – Congress allows continuation of Patricia Roberts Harris FellowshipCongress officially has killed it, but the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship program lives on–at least temporarily. A little-known provision of Congress’s mammoth budget bill allows for continuation grants under the program, named for the African American cabinet officer under President Jimmy Carter. It supports under-represented minorities and women in graduate, professional and doctoral programs.July 4, 2007HomeImmigration Bill Dead, But Not DREAM ACTDespite defeat of the Senate’s immigration bill last week, Latino and other education leaders say they still will press for action this year on a bill to help illegal immigrant students gain legal status as well as access to in-state college tuition rates.July 4, 2007Previous PagePage 27 of 38Next Page
