The Boston Herald Pols offer grads deal on loans U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. John Tierney (D-Salem) yesterday touted their bill to prevent the federal student loan interest rate from doubling next month and let students, for one year, pay the lower rate major banks do — though experts say the proposal would have no effect on the economy or the soaring […]
Survey finds 4 in 10 Americans believe college is a good value Americans believe that higher education is imperative for a successful future, but they believe that the US higher education system is providing poor value for the cost, a Northeastern University survey has found.
New Times SLO Disadvantaged male students deserve top priority Gov. Jerry Brown presented a 12-point education plan during his campaign. He wisely crafted a proposal that encompassed multiple elements of public education, among them the cost of higher education and changes in the state testing program. Although each component of that platform could spur positive change, Brownâs interest in raising high-school graduation rates is […]