Governor Ivey announces new First Class Pre-K classrooms coming to the Wiregrass

Families across the Wiregrass will soon have more access to Alabama’s nationally recognized First Class Pre-K program after ...
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Iowa Board of Regents approves accelerated degree programs

IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - Iowa’s public universities received preliminary approval Monday from the Iowa Board of Regents to launch an accelerated degree program for students hoping to ...
WTVM

Phenix City schools bring back accelerated learning program for middle schoolers

PHENIX CITY, Ga. (WTVM) - Phenix City Schools is bringing back and upgrading its accelerated learning program for middle schoolers. District leaders say the former Acceleration Academy has evolved ...
Colorado Public Radio

New accelerated program gives Colorado medical students a chance to become a doctor in 3 years, saving money and helping address shortages

Kira Grush was working as a K-12 educator in Denver's Five Points neighborhood when she realized she wanted to make a change. “That's when I decided I wanted to go to medical school but specifically ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: State rules proposed on accelerated learning, isolated schools and more

Four sets of proposed rules are being released for a 30-day public comment period after receiving the state Board of Education's approval Thursday. The first rule aims to clarify the enforcement of ...
The Washington Post

Why students are ‘speed running’ their online degrees

As a professor of education and researcher of online learning, I was disappointed to see speedy graduates framed as a problem to be investigated and policed in the April 20 front-page article ...
Finance & Commerce

Fast-track college degrees spark debate on value

Some students earn bachelor’s degrees in months through accelerated online programs. Programs cut costs significantly, with degrees priced as low as $4,000. Critics warn rapid timelines may undermine ...
News 12 Networks

Middlesex College launches accelerated bridge program to become registered nurses

Middlesex College is opening a new door for healthcare workers with the launch of an accelerated LPN-to-RN bridge program designed to move nurses into higher-paying roles in just one year. The ...
WAFB

Accelerated bachelor’s degree programs will give students faster pathways into high-demand careers

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The first ever accelerated bachelor’s degree programs in Louisiana will give students a faster way to achieve their career goals. The Louisiana Board of Regents approved the ...
Los Angeles Times

L.A. will continue to fund eviction defense program

A dispute over the city of Los Angeles’ eviction defense program came to an end Tuesday when the City Council approved millions of dollars in funding for the next 15 months. The program, Stay Housed L ...
Collegiate Times

On your time: Comparing the traditional and accelerated master’s programs

When undergraduate students reach their junior and senior years of college, many start to think about what to do after graduation. Some decide to go directly into the job market, while others may ...
Seattle Times

Seattle getting more advanced learning programs

The Seattle Times’ Education Lab examines the educational system from early childhood through post-secondary. Education Lab is supported by Gates Foundation, Ballmer Group and The Norcliffe Foundation ...