Plus, some Native American students left out of tuition waiver programs

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By Liz Willen

07/18/2023

Dear reader,

In the pandemic’s aftermath, learning loss, frustration and loneliness have persisted, leaving students in many schools more likely to act out. That’s part of the reason we took a close-up look how so-called restorative justice works ([link removed]) , at a time when climbing rates of student misbehavior have led to calls for stronger penalties, or even the return of police who were banned from some school districts in 2020. The story, set in Montgomery County, Maryland, also appeared in The Washington Post, and we’d love to know what you think.

Also this week, we explain why some Native American tribes are being left out ([link removed]) of programs meant to help reduce cost barriers for Indigenous students, who have historically faced significant challenges in attending and staying in college. And recent research reminds readers that even with public confidence in higher education plummeting, there are many who still believe deeply ([link removed]) in the value of a college degree.

Finally, it may also be heartening to learn how two-year community colleges are changing ([link removed]) with the times, to be more in tune with local job markets. Please remind others to sign up for our newsletters ([link removed]) , and become a member ([link removed]) so we can keep bringing you these stories and much more.

Liz Willen, Editor

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What does restorative justice look like? ([link removed])
Maryland lawmakers prioritized the alternative disciplinary practice four years ago, but the rollout has been complicated
 
 


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College tuition breaks for Native students spread, but some tribes are left out ([link removed])
Some states are instituting free or reduced tuition programs for Native American students, but those from tribes not recognized by the federal government don’t qualify

PROOF POINTS: American confidence in higher education hits a new low, yet most still see value in a college degree ([link removed])
Gallup surveys point in opposite directions

Five community colleges tweak their offerings to match the local job market ([link removed])
Lorain County Community College, singled out by Harvard study, spoke with 80 employers

Pay at child care centers went up, then their Yelp reviews went down ([link removed])
Minimum wage hikes are connected to less turnover, better trained teachers—but more parent complaints about price

OPINION: The Supreme Court just revealed what we already know — Meritocracy is a myth ([link removed])
Sadly, there has never been a meritocracy, in college admissions or in our great country as a whole

OPINION: It’s time to put the brakes on student debt and give more students a shot at higher education ([link removed])
Federal relief programs could be a financial lifeline for millions of families and prevent ‘debt without degree’
 

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