Students who are learning English often face extreme barriers to getting an education in the United States.

For those who make it out of high school, the path to college—and what happens to them there—is largely uncharted and unregulated. Some educators and policymakers are working to change that narrative. 

Six months after Amazon first announced plans to help some 750,000 hourly employees pay for bachelor's degrees, the company is now adding new education partners to its network of 140-plus colleges and institutions.

The latest additions include Western Governors University, Southern New Hampshire University, Colorado State University-Global, and National University.

Companies have become more open to remote work during the pandemic. Now, as they plan for what work will look like going forward, they’re paying more attention to what it means to build a career without the traditional opportunities for networking, mentorship, and visibility that come with a full-time physical office.