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1. obamawhitehouse.archives.gov › issues › educationHigher Education | The White House

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   In higher education, the U.S. has been outpaced internationally. In 1990, the U.S. ranked first in the world in four-year degree attainment among 25-34 year olds; today, the U.S. ranks 12th. We also suffer from a college attainment gap, as high school graduates from the wealthiest families in our nation are almost certain to continue on to ...

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2. obamawhitehouse.archives.gov › the-press-officeFACT SHEET on the President’s Plan to Make College More ...

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   Aug 22, 2013 · Tie Financial Aid to College Value: To identify colleges for providing the best value and encourage all colleges to improve, President Obama is directing the Department of Education to develop and publish a new college ratings system that would be available for students and families before the 2015 college year. In the upcoming reauthorization ...

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   What role does Obama play in making higher education more affordable?

   • President Obama has emphasized that the federal government, states, colleges, and universities all have a role to play in making higher education more affordable, by reining in college costs, providing value for American families, and preparing students with a solid education to succeed in their careers.

   Higher Education | The White House

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   What has Obama done to help students afford college?

   • Since taking office, President Obama has taken steps to expand federal support to help more students afford college, while calling for a shared responsibility in tackling rising college costs. Key achievements include:

   FACT SHEET - White House Unveils America’s College Promise Proposal

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   What does the President's plan mean for higher education?

   • To promote innovation and competition in the higher education marketplace, the President’s plan will publish better information on how colleges are performing, help demonstrate that new approaches can improve learning and reduce costs, and offer colleges regulatory flexibility to innovate.

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   How will the Obama administration make college more affordable?

   • The Obama Administration is going to continue to do everything we can to make college more affordable, and ensure students and families get as much value possible from their investment of effort, time and money in higher education. We’re looking forward to seeing states and institutions do their part, as well.

   Making College Affordable for Every American - U.S. Department of Ed…

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4. www.npr.org › sections › edObama's Impact On America's Schools : NPR Ed : NPR

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   Jan 13, 2017 · 83.2 percent. The high school graduation rate hit an all-time high under President Obama, reaching 83.2 percent in 2014-15. In October 2016, when Obama announced this latest uptick, he used the ...

5. www.ed.gov › content › making-college-affordableMaking College Affordable for Every American | U.S ...

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   Earlier today at the University at Buffalo, the President laid out a plan with three concise steps to make college affordable. The steps are outlined in this White House fact sheet, and include: Linking federal financial aid to college performance, so colleges must demonstrate they provide good value for the investment students make in higher ...

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7. www.nytimes.com › 2015/01/09 › upshotThe Roots of Obama’s Ambitious College Plan (Published 2015)

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   Jan 9, 2015 · The roots of President Obama’s ambitious proposal for free community college can be found in a 2008 book by the economists Claudia Goldin and Lawrence Katz called “The Race Between Education ...

8. www.theatlantic.com › education › archiveThe Genius of Obama's Two-Year College Proposal - The Atlantic

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   Jan 12, 2015 · The plan's potential to promote socioeconomic and racial integration is critical to advancing higher education. On Friday, President Obama traveled to Tennessee to propose that community college ...