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Some college, no degree, lots of debt: A burden for students, schools and communities
December 11, 2015 | Russell Olwell, Marquan Jackson
Getting into college is one thing. Finishing is another. Programs that can help ‘some college’ students become graduates are vital to the state’s economic health.
State needs to encourage 529 college savings plans
February 5, 2015 | Russell Olwell
The Obama Administration’s plan (since cancelled) to end tax breaks for the popular college savings option is short-sighted. Without a dedicated account for college savings, many families would not put away the money needed for children’s higher education.