Based on this report by NBER, Matty Yglesias nails why even smart kids coming from low-income households are “screwed” by the college admissions process: The problem really does seem to quite literally be that most low-income kids and their families are not well-informed about the situation. They don’t know personally what kind of SAT or…
While the American population is getting older, so is its workforce. Some stay in the workforce because they enjoy it. Most stay because they longer have a choice.
Despite the growing appeal of online education models and MOOCs, Diana Carew at PPI sums up the issue of higher education’s economic woes: The middle-skill jobs that young college grads generally take (think sales agents, teachers, and financial analysts) continued to shed workers in 2011. And for…
I’ve worked from home for the last 12 years – and I’ve loved every minute of it. I joke with people that a bad day at “the home office” is better than a good day at a real one. Being able to work at home has many advantages (and yes, even some disadvantages!) but most…
I missed posting during most of Hispanic Heritage Month but….why celebrate only one month, right? Anyway, a couple good reads. The first via Diversity Inc. with lots of Hispanic data candy and articles related to Latinos. The second via National Journal introduces a new term, for me at least, for those teens or young adults…
With the approval rating of Congress near single digits, it’s no surprise that new college graduates want anything to do with the government- especially as a potential employer. According to this analysis conducted by NACE, working for the federal government isn’t high on new grads’ list: The survey of 35,401 students from 599 colleges and…
Even as tuition costs increase, Latinos are less likely than other groups to pay for college with student loans; less likely to receive scholarships; and less informed about financial aid options. Interesting to note that Latinos eliminated attending a college even AFTER admission due to financial issues – more than any other demographic group. A…
Driven by growth in population and high school graduates, Latinos are now the largest ethnic/racial group at 4-year colleges, according a new PEW Hispanic Research report. A large number of Latino 18-24 year olds are on campus – 1.2 million students. However, the bigger challenge remains — retaining and graduating more Latinos from 4-year colleges….
It’s been a tough few years for recent college grads, but not as bad as workers with only high school diplomas. Via Georgetown University’s workforce report: Unemployment rates for new four-year college graduates peaked at 11.1 percent in July 2011 before declining to 6.8 percent in May 2012. Meanwhile, unemployment rates for new high school…
Some good. Some bad. Some the same. (via Center for American Progress) Summary: As we look toward the future, it’s imperative that we begin to address gaps for Latinos in educational and political attainment, in health coverage, and in the labor force. Recognizing that each American demographic faces different and unique challenges, it is important…
