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The Community College Challenge

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What’s keeping smart, poor kids from attending America’s best schools?

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Only 3 percent of students at top colleges come from the lowest 25 percent of incomes — and that’s largely because of schools’ admissions processes. In comparison, 72 percent of the students come from the top 25 percent.

Dietrich Center

One of America’s top community colleges spurs economic prosperity, educates local prison inmates — and serves wine at its lectures

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Students at Valencia Community College

This Florida community college was named the best in the nation in 2011. So, what makes it so successful?

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Guttman Community College class

Are we underestimating community college students?

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How one community college is changing the landscape of western Texas

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What’s the secret to a nation full of successful community colleges? South Dakota may have the answer.

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Community colleges are key to growing our economy and expanding opportunity, but less than 1 in 5 students at community colleges today will earn a bachelor’s degree. One community college in South Dakota is bucking the trend.

Community college is the underdog of America’s globally-admired higher education system. (Rawpixel/Shutterstock)

Want to change the world? Start with community colleges.

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Community colleges are often seen as second-rate options for higher education. These researchers and activists, however, see them as vehicles for making the world a better place

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