The Community College Challenge

What’s keeping smart, poor kids from attending America’s best schools?

January 11, 2016Education

Only 3 percent of students at top colleges come from the lowest 25 percent of incomes — and that’s largely because of schools’ admissions processes. In comparison, 72 percent of the students come from the top 25 percent.

One of America’s top community colleges spurs economic prosperity, educates local prison inmates — and serves wine at its lectures

December 15, 2015Education

This Florida community college was named the best in the nation in 2011. So, what makes it so successful?

December 8, 2015Education

Are we underestimating community college students?

December 1, 2015Education

How one community college is changing the landscape of western Texas

November 24, 2015Education

Student working at Lake Area Technical Institute

What’s the secret to a nation full of successful community colleges? South Dakota may have the answer.

November 17, 2015Education

Community colleges are key to growing our economy and expanding opportunity, but less than 1 in 5 students at community colleges today will earn a bachelor’s degree. One community college in South Dakota is bucking the trend.

Community college is the underdog of America’s globally-admired higher education system. (Rawpixel/Shutterstock)

Want to change the world? Start with community colleges.

October 23, 2015Education

Community colleges are often seen as second-rate options for higher education. These researchers and activists, however, see them as vehicles for making the world a better place