The Chronicle of Higher Education analysis of the possible impact of the proposed $12 billion investment in our community college system. Article provides a little more clarity on the grant component of the proposal--saying the government will award grants to innovative programs focusing on retention and remediation
Aside from seeding better connections with the business community, the bulk of the money Mr. Obama proposed is for a pair of new grant programs for states and two-year institutions to test promising programs and practices, including those meant to improve student learning and training, increase completion rates, and better track student progress.
Read the full article here.
Also if you missed the announcement, here is President Obama's speech at MaComb Community College.
Posted
20 Jul 2009 1:35 PM
by
Rob Bloom