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Morehouse Receives $1.6M to Expand Prison Education Program

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The Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership's (AYCGL) Higher Education in Prisons Program began in 2020 and has served over 180 incarcerated students. The federal government is helping Morehouse College expand and strengthen its prison education program. It continues to grow, and the recidivism rates are sky high."

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Formerly Incarcerated Man Earns Degree After Decades-Long Fight for Education Behind Bars

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As a “lifer,” Fordham wasn't eligible to participate in prison education programs, but he fought back and earned a diploma, vocational certificates, and an associate degree from Miami Dade College. The college program offers incarcerated men in South Florida the opportunity to earn college educations behind bars. Fordham said.

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IGNITED 2023 sneak peek: Key trends shaping higher education today

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Blogs IGNITED 2023 sneak peek: Key trends shaping higher education today Each year, EAB creates a State of the Sector presentation, leveraging our global perspective to identify the big trends shaping higher education strategy and operational directions. This trajectory forecasts up to a 20% reduction in the U.S.

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How Will the Harvard Lawsuit Affect Affirmative Action in College Admissions?

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Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. Indeed, in its origins, it was most closely linked to employment, rather than education. What Is Affirmative Action?

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7 Reasons to Attend College in Florida

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Expect to pay more living in Florida than you would in other states. Warm weather and good jobs made Florida the nation's fastest-growing state in 2022, according to the U.S. This trend extends to college students attracted by state investment in in-demand community college programs. Census Bureau.

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Nearly 32 Million Records Leaked in School Data Breaches Since 2005: Report

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There have been 2,691 data breaches at education institutions, including colleges and K-12 school districts, in that time frame. 2021 saw the highest number of data breaches, particularly after the widespread Illuminate Education breach, which affected at least 605 separate institutions. since 2005. since 2005.

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Students Who Don’t Complete College Hold More Debt Now Than Originally Borrowed: Report

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That means borrowers who didn't complete their college education have a harder time paying off their student loans. They are left holding the bag for the cost of their education but without the salary bump someone who earned their degree might expect. "If Earning a degree tends to impact a student's earnings post-graduation.

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