Education Sector

2-1-12 11AM AMY LAITINEN

gberman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:04:44 +0000

Publication Date:

February 1, 2012

Publisher:

WWL Radio

Teaser:

Amy Laitinen talks to WWL Radio about the cost of college tuition.

For Release: Carey Testifies at Senate Committee on Innovations in College Affordability

rrlang — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:11:22 +0000

Publication Date:

February 2, 2012

Education Sector Policy Director Kevin Carey testifies at a hearing on innovations in college affordability conducted by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. He highlightes some of the ways that colleges are innovating to hold down both college costs—what colleges spend to educate students—and college prices—what students pay to attend school.

Testimony: Innovations in College Affordability

rrlang — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:39:17 +0000

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February 2, 2012

Author:

Kevin Carey

Education Sector's Kevin Carey testifies on college affordability and innovation before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Read his full testimony.

Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, convened a hearing on February 2, 2012, to explore innovative strategies to make college affordable for students and families. Education Sector Policy Director Kevin Carey testified before the committee.

Summary of Carey's Testimony

MD HIGHER ED: Congressman Calls Attention to Streamlined Student Loan Tracker

gberman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:29:10 +0000

Publication Date:

January 31, 2012

Publisher:

Delmarva Now

Teaser:

Amy Laitinen talks to Delmarva Now about student debt and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Option.

'Gainful' Comes to the Nonprofits

gberman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:13:38 +0000

Publication Date:

January 30, 2012

Publisher:

Inside Higher Ed

Teaser:

Inside Higher Ed discusses the Obama administration's plans for the Pell Grant Program with Kevin Carey.

What's Next For Higher Ed: Control Costs or Lose Federal Funding?

gberman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:07:23 +0000

Publication Date:

January 30, 2012

Publisher:

The Educated Reporter

Teaser:

Emily Richmond talks to Amy Laitinen about President Obama's State of the Union Address in The Educated Reporter.

The Time is Right for a Fairfax Charter School

gberman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53:49 +0000

Published Date:

January 27, 2012

Author:

Kristen Amundson

Kris Amundson talks about the need for a charter school in Fairfax County in The Washington Post.

Public hearings before the Fairfax County School Board often last into the wee hours. In a county chock-full of smart and involved citizens, it’s not unusual for 80 people to volunteer their thoughts on the best choice for a third-grade spelling textbook.

Obama vs. Colleges: It’s About Time!

gberman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:49:37 +0000

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January 28, 2012

Author:

Kevin Carey

Kevin Carey discusses President Obama's plans for college tuition in The New Republic.

Analysts: Higher Dropout Age Won't Fix Schools

gberman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:52:01 +0000

Publication Date:

January 25, 2012

Publisher:

The Washington Examiner

Teaser:

Elena Silva tells The Washington Examiner that requiring students to stay in school until they are 18 won't fix the nation's education problems.

How School Choice Became an Explosive Issue

gberman — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:22:02 +0000

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Published Date:

January 24, 2012

Author:

Kevin Carey

In The Atlantic, Kevin Carey writes about School Choice Week and how the cause has been distorted by both liberals and conservatives.