article thumbnail

Decoding the price of college: Complexity of figuring out costs holds students back

The Hechinger Report

But while plane tickets vary by carrier, date of purchase and luck, college costs hinge on reported family income, assets, the grades a student got in high school, the type of institution they want to attend and mastery of a complicated application system. College is a great way to promote social mobility.

Mobility 100
article thumbnail

‘We’re aides, not maids.’ How one high-demand job shows education system’s failings

The Hechinger Report

The need for home health aides is projected to grow by 34 percent between 2019 and 2029. And the need is expected to grow, up by 34 percent between 2019 and 2029 , according to the U.S. But he said upward mobility doesn’t happen by accident. “It It’s a real problem for society,” Osterman said. For years the U.S.

Education 109
article thumbnail

Democratic wish list includes billions to help students finish their degrees

The Hechinger Report

The program would run from the 2023-2024 academic year, through 2029-2030. Systems like Bishop State’s still “look like something out of an 80s movie,” she said, and they are failing individuals who would likely be able to reenroll, earn a degree and achieve a greater level of social and economic mobility. “In