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Alcino Donadel

Alcino Donadel is a DA staff writer and Florida Gator alumnus. A graduate in journalism and communications, his beats have ranged from Gainesville's city development, music scene, and regional little league sports divisions. He has triple citizenship from the U.S., Ecuador, and Brazil.
Higher ed

Dual enrollment is among top reasons for college completion rates

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Over half of all students who enrolled in college in the fall of 2019 with dual enrollment earned a credential within four years.
Higher ed

What’s launching FAFSA toward historic completion rates this year?

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Between lightning-fast completion times and innovative state policy, FAFSA completion rates are up 12% over the Class of 2023, according to the National College Attainment Network. 
Higher ed

A snapshot of the enormous funding reduction for public universities this year

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Recent economic headwinds and policy changes have led to proposed or enacted cuts to public university and college funding across at least 15 states this year.
EdTech Innovation

How Coursera’s latest move shakes up the upskilling movement

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High school graduates now have more alternatives to develop skills for the workforce as online options evolve.
College & Career Readiness

Why microcredentials rival degrees in new workforce innovation

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Districts aiming to expand student outcomes beyond a degree can now steer students toward high-demand, flexible microcredential opportunities offered at the community college level.
DALI

Three ways leaders can build lasting university partnerships

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The School District of Philadelphia and two major universities are reshaping how research gets done. They are moving “at the pace of K12 policy,” not “the pace of the Ivy League."
Student Success

Poverty—not income—is the most important factor in determining college success

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Only low-poverty high schools produced graduating classes in which more than half of students earned a postsecondary degree within six years, says research..
Artificial Intelligence

Study flags safety risks of Meta AI chatbots

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Testing revealed that the chatbots failed to provide adequate guidance or crisis resources when a user disclosed self-harm.
Higher ed

Why students in need don’t complete the FAFSA and other scholarships

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While FAFSA filing rates are rising, many graduating students are attending college without tapping into the full array of financial aid resources available to them.
Student Success

A simple way colleges in 3 states invite more high schoolers

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Alabama, Illinois and Tennessee are now offering acceptance letters—and even scholarships—with just the click of a button.
Student Success

Can colleges overcome cuts to two big access programs?

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President Donald Trump's push to eliminate TRIO and GEAR UP funding is forcing schools enrolling high proportions of low-income and marginalized students to quickly re-allocate resources.

A look at revolutionary tech-centered CTE programs

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With jobs in cybersecurity and other emerging STEM-related fields growing, school districts are getting the support from states to introduce these CTE programs.
Curriculum & Instruction

Students can now earn a credential from more schools

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Schools—from K12 districts to four-year colleges and universities—are upgrading their credentials to swiftly upskill the emerging and mid-career workforce.
College & Career Readiness

Why high school graduates now need perspective on higher ed to enroll

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The Class of 2024's decreasing interest in attending four-year colleges and universities may be stemming from a lack of career guidance, according to this survey.
Federal

Here are the latest changes to this loan forgiveness program

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order that limits which nonprofit organizations qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on whether they participate in "illegal" or "harmful" activities.
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