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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida's decision to rescind in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students who graduated from Florida high schools.

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These public colleges and MSIs are powerful economic engines

University Business

Low-key public colleges and minority-serving institutions, commonly known as MSIs, are serving as strong engines for economic mobility for the average American, according to new data by Third Way, a center-left think tank focused on improving learner outcomes. Princeton University $110,066 $39,913 0.46 CUNY City College $66,039 $38,037 0.49

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Proposed Legislation Would Create Program to Support Students’ Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Torres (D-Calif), reintroduce the Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act on Wednesday, a bicameral legislation to help ensure college students can meet their basic needs while pursuing their education. We need to create a student social safety net that sets them up for success. Cory Booker (D-N.J.),

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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Helps Colleges, States Build Connections and Work Toward Equitable Outcomes

IHEP

Higher education should be a gateway to greater economic and workforce opportunities. But in some cases, students’ return on investment varies widely because factors like race, income, and geography contribute to disparities in student outcomes.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. That’s 1,000 institutions that are enrolling Hispanic students. Another 412 that are emerging HSIs.

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T-levels are a disaster – and young people are suffering because ministers won’t admit it | Susanna Rustin

The Guardian - Higher Education

They were supposed to boost vocational learning, but theyre not popular with students and the dropout rate is high. By choosing a title that sounded a lot like A-levels with T for technical the reformers behind Englands latest post-16 qualification sent a message that the days of vocational educations second-class status were over.

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UGC announces new draft guidelines for educational programs in India

The PIE News

These proposed changes emphasise flexibility, inclusivity, and multidisciplinary learning, aligning with India’s National Education Policy 2020. Higher education institutions that are prepared for the change can admit students twice a year, once in July/August and again in January/February.