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.” […]
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Postsecondary Education: Report and Recommendations
November 2012- The Commission has met numerous times with the purpose of analyzing the current state of Pennsylvania‘s postsecondary system, identifying challenges and possible areas for improvement, and formulating recommendations to strengthen the system in both the short and long terms. Four working groups (Workforce Needs, Accessibility and Affordability, Administration and Financial Structures and Collaboration) […]
Minding the Gap
A big topic and conversation in our workforce is centered around the skills gap — some experts argue there is no such gap, but our work with businesses and students across the country tells us otherwise. We have no doubt that the skills gap is indeed preventing employers from finding the talent they need. At […]
