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Lessons from the Great Recession Can Protect College Students Today Kevin Cook, Hans Johnson April 29 2020 State funding for public higher education saw deep cuts during the last downturn, while for-profit colleges moved to the forefront. Read More

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Making Career Education Affordable in California Bonnie Brooks January 8 2019 Education Secretary Betsy DeVos plans to roll back federal rules that have been instrumental in steering California students toward community colleges rather than for-profit institutions. Read More

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More Students Are Earning STEM Degrees Hans Johnson, Sergio Sanchez July 31 2018 In a changing economy, the number of students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) has risen dramatically in California. Read More

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Five Factors for Successful Online Learning Kevin Cook March 29 2018 Five key factors can help ensure student success in online courses. Read More

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Retraining Workers for the Future Economy Sarah Bohn February 15 2018 California’s higher education system has an important role to play in delivering retraining options. Read More