PBS NewsHour's “Rethinking College”

Can ‘cultural proficiency’ among teachers help close the student achievement gap?

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Detroit Talent Hub

Expanded debt forgiveness program announced

The Detroit Regional Chamber targets 693,000 adults with college experience who have not yet earned degrees.

Forgiving small student debts News release

Roadtrip Nation

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Work is evolving. So can you.

Documentary begins airing Aug. 15 on PBS stations.

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LIFTed 2019 Conference

Education Innovation Prize Challenge

Lumina event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders to drive innovation in education

Winners announced Demo Day recap

Focus, Summer 2019

Cutting-edge-ucators

Dedicated disrupters find innovative ways to offer college-level learning

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FAIR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

College classes in prisons help everybody, and now more programs are proving it

By Danette Howard

July 22, 2019

In the last 40 years, the number of people in prison or jail in the United States has increased 10 times faster than the country’s population and now stands at more than 2 million. But after years of growth, the rate of incarceration has finally fallen, and we’ll see even more progress if we get behind one of today’s most positive trends.

EQUITY

Lumina grants bring new urgency to boosting success among students of color

By Paola Santana

July 22, 2019

Lumina Foundation has selected seven states to receive short-term grants of up to $50,000 to advance equity-minded leadership aimed at increasing post-high school learning among students of color.

AFFORDABILITY

Do income-share agreements actually work to hold down college costs? We’re finding out.

By Terri Taylor

July 17, 2019

This summer marks the third anniversary of year-round Pell grants, where students can receive extra Pell funding to enroll in summer classes and complete their programs faster. Summer Pell is a critical resource, but it doesn’t begin to solve all of the affordability issues facing today’s students.

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What You Can Do

Every American has a role in helping us reach our nation's attainment goals, and we all benefit when we get there. Everyone–from employers to instructors to families–has clear steps to take. And no matter how small, each step toward the goal is essential. Find out how you can contribute to building a stronger nation through higher education.

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What Needs to be Redesigned

Lumina's priority is to fundamentally rethink how higher education is delivered, and what outcomes can be expected from postsecondary completion. Lumina Foundation is leading a national conversation about the disruptive innovations helping to design and build a 21st century system that meets the needs of all students.

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WHAT NEEDS TO BE REDESIGNED

Facts & Figures

Read some key facts on how we can increase levels of educational attainment equitably, through the use of quality data to improve student performance, identify problems, measure progress toward the goal and inform policy and decision making at all levels.

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