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New College Futures Report: Higher Education Capacity Crisis Threatens California Economy, Widens Equity Gaps
By 2030, about 144,000 college-ready students are expected to be turned away annually from four-year colleges and universities – nearly double the number kept away during the 2018-2019 academic year. The capacity crisis poses a serious threat to the state’s economy and will Read more >
How can public schools address the challenges faced by California’s various ethnic communities? – Sacramento Bee
Each week through November 2019, a selection of the Sacramento Bee’s 101 California Influencers answers a question that is critical to California’s future. Topics include education, healthcare, environment, housing and economic growth. College Futures President and CEO Monica Lozano responds to the question, Read more >
New Survey: Students Report High Housing and Food Expenses as Barriers to College Success
Paying for the full cost of attending college – including tuition, housing, food, and transportation — is the biggest barrier to success for most California students, particularly those from low-income families and communities of color. Initial insights from the Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) draw from first-hand Read more >
What one thing could make college more affordable? It’s not just lowering tuition – Sacramento Bee
Each week through November 2019, a selection of the Sacramento Bee’s 101 California Influencers answers a question that is critical to California’s future. Topics include education, healthcare, environment, housing and economic growth. College Futures President and CEO Monica Lozano responds to the question, Read more >
