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States’ Measure of Community Colleges Varies
Virginia, North Carolina and California track the most indicators of community college graduation data, according to the College Board. more
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As Enrollments Soar and State Aid Vanishes, Community Colleges Reconsider Their Role
Two-year schools are crucial to training a workforce that can lead an economic recovery. But states are cutting back support just when community colleges are needed most. more
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At Community Colleges, Great Expectations Don't Come With Dollars
Everyone from President Obama to laid-off auto workers acknowledges that community colleges are crucial to training the new American workforce. But even as enrollments rise, funding promises are giving way to budget cuts. more
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Summary of the Missouri State of the State Address
Picking up where he left off a year ago, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) declared Jan. 20 that creating private-sector jobs would be his top priority in the coming year through tax credits, recruitment of high-technology companies and increased job training. more
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Summary of the West Virginia State of the State Address
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III (D) told the Democrat-controlled Legislature Jan.13 that the state's new budget will be "slender," but that West Virginia has weathered the Great Recession better than dozens of other states that suffered deep budget deficits. more
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Tough Economy Hammers Schools, Colleges
As states' budget gaps increase in a worsening economy, schools are among those suffering the fallout - and they're taking extreme measures to cope.more