About a year ago, news broke that student loan debt surpassed the trillion dollar mark. While this number is discouraging, it hardly seems surprising. Paying for college has always been one of the many things parents worry about, and, although it is receiving more attention now, student debt has been a problem for years. In […]
Democratization of Access
“The emerging “consumerization” of higher education will be driven by greater expectations of value, alternative ways to “attend” school and ongoing reskilling for sustained employability.”
Recapping the Angel Ed Student Debt Forum
Student debt is a hot topic on many lips, and the center of attention at Angel Ed’s Student Debt Forum. We brought together thought leaders in innovation, academia, and youth enrichment to discuss the issues, as well as begin coming to a consensus on the action steps needed to make headway on “the elephant in […]
Angel Ed, The $1 Trillion Problem: Student Debt Crisis, Root Causes & Alternate Paths Forward
In May 2013, Frank Britt presented his position on the root causes and alternative paths forward for the student debt crisis at the Angel Ed Student Debt Forum head at the University Club of Boston. His presentation is here: Angel Ed, The $1 Trillion Problem: Student Debt Crisis, Root Causes & Alternate Paths Forward from […]
Community College Week, Online Education Plays Important Role in Driving Quality Learning in Today’s Community Colleges
An increasing number of school leaders are rethinking the role of online education in supporting the 21st century community college learner. According to a recent global study commissioned by Cisco, most educators see technology as playing a larger role in student learning, including encouraging engagement and participation. While community colleges continue to pilot a range […]
Online Education: Playing a Supportive Role in Driving Quality Learning and Culture in Today’s Community Colleges
An increasing number of school leaders are rethinking the role of online education in supporting the 21st century community college learner. According to a recent global study commissioned by Cisco, most educators see technology as playing a larger role in student learning, including encouraging engagement and participation. While community colleges continue to pilot a range of alternative […]
Penn Foster Announces Acceptance of MOOCs for Credit
Published on edtechtimes.com Veteran distance learning provider Penn Foster has announced that going forward, it will accept massive open online courses (MOOCs) for equivalent semester credit as they are endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE), the major coordinating body for all the nation’s higher education institutions. “We are pleased to offer additional ways for […]
Fox Business News Interview about increasing student loan debt
“The prospect of having student loans and building debt is a big challenge for students today which is why we continue to focus on debt-free, pay-as-you-go programs that make education accessible to those with less financial means”
The New Normal Distance Learning and New Education Options
This presentation provides an overview of the landscape of distance learning and its importance in higher education. There are more options than ever before, and we seek to outline the potential pathways for students and their families to consider. The new normal distance learning and new education options from Penn Foster Education Inc.
The Company That’s Been Re-Thinking Online Education For 100+ Years
With middle-skill jobs lagging, workers need to adapt to stay relevant. And as occupations continue to evolve, ongoing training shifts from a luxury into a necessity—a necessity Penn Foster has provided for more than 100 years. “The principle from the beginning is that there’s a population of people in the United States who are underserved and need training,” […]
Democratizing Education: Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of…Higher Education?
The idea that every person should have access to affordable education isn’t new—Thomas Jefferson proclaimed it essential to any democratic nation. In 1789, Massachusetts served an important historical role in requiring government provide school for all. Education, however, remained mostly private and inaccessible for the masses due to 18th and 19th century views of the public as “barbaric.” […]
