Jon Marcus writes for the Hechinger Report about how early application trends show that the pandemic may continue to widen the wealth divide in college admissions. Marcus cites “The Merit Myth” written by CEW authors Anthony Carnevale, Peter Schmidt, and Jeff Strohl.
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In this US World & News Report article, Josh Moody lists the 10 colleges where 2019 graduates who took out student loans had the highest average debt load. Moody cites the CEW report “The College Payoff.”
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Maureen Downey writes for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about how the Covid-19 pandemic has amplified inequalities among K–12 students. Downey cites the CEW analysis “Virtual Learning Is Not Child’s Play for K–12 Students” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.
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Andrew Keshner writes for MarketWatch about how the gaps in access to technology are exacerbating challenges faced by students in lower-income households. Keshner cites the CEW analysis “Virtual Learning Is Not Child’s Play for K–12 Students.”
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In this Times Higher Education article, Paul Basken discusses how US colleges have struggled to make progress on economic diversity. Basken quotes CEW’s Associate Director Martin Van Der Werf on class and racial diversity in higher education.
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In this University Business article, Kimberlee Johnson explains the possible enrollment effects of implementing a tuition-free college plan. Johnson cites the CEW report “The Enrollment Effects of Clinton’s Free College Proposal.”
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In this Inside Higher Ed op-ed, Don Hossler discusses the future of measuring merit and equity in college admissions. Hossler cites “The Merit Myth” written by CEW authors Anthony Carnevale, Peter Schmidt, and Jeff Strohl.
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Sarah Wood writes for Diverse Issues in Higher Education about community college students who work for pay while enrolled in classes. Wood quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.
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In this Chicago Tribune article, Carla Fried discusses the CEW searchable database of 4,500 colleges and universities that shows their return on investment. Fried cites the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”
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Kery Murakami writes for Inside Higher Ed about how Biden’s free-college plan may increase overall enrollment in higher education but decrease enrollment in private colleges and universities. Murakami cites the CEW report “The Dollars and Sense of Free College” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.
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