“These reforms and practices will be focused on those students who were most impacted by COVID and who would also be at greater risk in a future emergency,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.
U.S. Department of Education installs temporary federal aid verification changes to help millions of low-to-moderate-income students seeking to enroll or remain in college.
"Respecting and honoring teachers who serve students with the greatest needs also requires that we ensure these educators receive the support to which they are entitled from this important federal program without having to jump through unnecessary hoops," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
A stronger focus on sexual assault prevention would be the most powerful change to Title IX, a commenter said during this week's Office for Civil Rights virtual hearing on updating the law.
Prospective students turn to college websites, synchronous instruction becomes mainstream and adult learners search for work-life balance as past year brings big changes.
Despite their drive to earn degrees, many face barriers in reaching their goals, say researchers at Ascend at the Aspen Institute and The Jed Foundation.
The event aims to help institutional leaders 'become more intentional in serving all students and to improve both completion rates and the quality of student learning.'
