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New Report Shows States Taking Lead on Developing Rigorous, Common Core Standards
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New Report Shows States Taking Lead on Developing Rigorous, Common Core Standards
Emerging Common Core in State English and Mathematics Standards Reflects Universal Demands of College and Workplace
Community Colleges to Push for 4-Year Programs
COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO PUSH FOR 4-YEAR PROGRAMS – A study, echoing the sentiments of the 2004 Cherry Commission which addressed similar issues, contends community colleges should be allowed to offer and provide baccalaureate programs. The study, conducted by the Voorhees Group—a higher education consulting firm—for the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, concludes the state should explore having community colleges offer certain bachelor’s degrees, but only in certain fields and only where the benefiting industry agrees to underwrite a portion of the educational expense.
Visit the National College Fairs in Michigan
Principals, please announce this information and support your students with a visit to the National College Fair in your area!
America's Forgotten Middle-Skill Jobs
The demand for workers to fill jobs in the middle of the labor market—those that require more than high-school, but less than a four-year degree—will likely remain quite robust relative to its supply, especially in key sectors of the economy. Accordingly, we see a need for increased U.S. investment in high-quality education and training in the middle of the skills range—not just for college graduates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
Website for Michigan Students Asking About Transfer of College Credit
One of the most upsetting things for college students to discover is that they have wasted time and money earning credits that won't apply toward a degree. A valuable new online, free system helps students transferring courses from one college or university to another to do it successfully.
New Website for Michigan Students Asking About Transfer of College Credit
One of the most upsetting things for college students to discover is that they have wasted time and money earning credits that won't apply toward a degree. A valuable new online, free system helps students transferring courses from one college or university to another to do it successfully.
