The Covid-19 pandemic has vividly illustrated the centrality of frontline workers to the everyday functioning of the American economy and daily life. But while some articles have mentioned the high proportion of immigrant workers in these roles, there has been much less attention paid to the high number of English learners in particular. The…

The passage of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which extended need-based financial assistance to the general population for the first time, has improved college access for American students, but more work remains to be done to improve college success. According to government statistics, in 2006, about one in six students had earned a degree or…

Examines the proposed federal 1980 budget with respect to federal support for Lifelong Learning and Higher Education Act reauthorization. Although major programs are slated for no funds or slashed, there is some federal commitment to lifelong learning over the long term. Tables provide details of present and proposed funds. (MF)