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For-profit colleges rake in millions from G.I. Bill

For-profit colleges rake in millions from G.I. Bill

Already on the hot seat for poor graduation rates and saddling students with huge debt, for-profit universities have trained their sites on a new, more lucrative market: veterans and service members with G.I. Bill benefits.

NM educators not waiting for Superman

NM educators not waiting for Superman

Crafting effective school evaluation methods seems even beyond the reach of super heroes these days. A public school confab in Albuquerque will debate the options — without capes or tights.

Swing state confidential: Colorado

Swing state confidential: Colorado

I’m watching political ads airing on television news every morning here in the swing state of Colorado and following the money that put them there.

Student loan scheme in pictures

Student loan scheme in pictures

Everyone knows Americans are swimming in credit card debt. But this year a new obligation has quietly surpassed our consumer spending addiction.

Feds quietly halt student deportations

Feds quietly halt student deportations

Amid a tightening circle of immigration enforcement by the federal government, officials are quietly halting deportations of some student activists organizing in favor of the federal DREAM Act.

Congress to ink $26B check

Congress to ink $26B check

State education and Medicaid budgets hang in the balance of a U.S. House vote Tuesday. Western states set to haul in $879 million.

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