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Common Core State Standards could reduce need for remedial classes.

Report Highlights Impact of Remedial Courses, Need for Standardization

The need for remedial courses for college students is a growing concern for many community college officials.

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Blend of online and face-to-face classes may be best for community college students.
Online or In-Person: Study Looks at Students' Learning Preferences

Community college students typically have the option to take at least some of their courses online rather than in a classroom setting, but this arrangement may not be best for everyone.

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More employers look for candidates with college education.
College Degrees Grow More Important for Job Placement

More employers are requiring job applicants to have college degrees for positions that were once filled by high school diploma-holders.

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Online scorecard to provide information on California community colleges.
Scorecard to Help Students Pick the Right California Community Colleges

The U.S. Department of Education states that nationwide, there are 1,655 community colleges, with California among the states with the largest number of these types of institutions.

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Virginia Community College to Pilot Free Textbook Program

As the cost of textbooks continues to rise, Virginia's Tidewater Community College recently announced the launch of a pilot program in which some students can earn an associate's degree in business administration without purchasing books, The Associated Press reports.Read More

Monday, Mar 18 2013 11:00 AM

Top 3 Jobs for Associate's Degree Holders

While many Americans feel pressured to earn a four-year bachelor's degree, an increasing number of jobs require workers to hold an associate's degree.Read More

Wednesday, Dec 19 2012 03:00 PM Firefighters are increasingly required to hold a college degree.

Baltimore Firefighters Increasingly Expected to Pursue Higher Education

Hundreds of firefighters in Baltimore, Maryland, may soon head back to the classroom to land advanced positions in their departments.Read More

Monday, Dec 03 2012 02:00 PM

Secretary of Education: College Graduation Rates 'Unacceptable'

In his first post-election speech at the Education Trust Conference, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said the nation must work to improve its college graduation rate.Read More

Wednesday, Nov 21 2012 11:00 AM

Former Students May Have Earned a Degree and Not Know It

There are individuals who are looking for work with nothing more than a high school diploma, wishing they had completed a higher level of education.Read More

Wednesday, Nov 14 2012 01:00 PM

Employers Demand More Community College Graduates

With a national unemployment rate of 7.8%, many Americans are questioning how they can find a job in a struggling economy.Read More

Tuesday, Nov 13 2012 04:00 PM

Many Students Still See the Value in Attending Community College

While many community colleges in California are seeing low enrollment numbers these days, this is not the case with every institution.Read More

Thursday, Sep 06 2012 01:00 PM

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