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Louisiana teachers' union concerned about educators' future; Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump immunity case; court issues restraining order against fracking waste-storage facility; landmark NE agreement takes a proactive approach to CO2 pipeline risks.

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Speaker Johnson accuses demonstrating students of getting support from Hamas. TikTok says it'll challenge the ban. And the Supreme Court dives into the gray area between abortion and pregnancy healthcare, and into former President Trump's broad immunity claims.

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The urban-rural death divide is widening for working-age Americans, many home internet connections established for rural students during COVID have been broken, and a new federal rule aims to put the "public" back in public lands.

No-Cost Community College Course for NH High School Grads

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021   

CONCORD, N.H. - Community colleges have helped drive economic recovery in past times of hardship, and this year's New Hampshire high school graduates can be part of that trend. They'll be able to take one course free of charge in the fall.

A partnership between the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges is providing the tuition and fees to give teens an entry point into higher education.

Susan Huard, interim chancellor of the New Hampshire Community College System, said she worries about the impact the pandemic has had on many folks' plans for higher education.

"We're just concerned that some people, they've said, 'Maybe this is a sign I'm just not supposed to go to college,' or they really don't even know what they want to do," she said. "And so, it just seemed like this is a great way to get people to put their toe in the water."

She noted that for some, it will be a chance to try a field they might be interested in, or an opportunity to earn credits toward a degree or credential. She added that community colleges offer affordability and flexibility - whether for student parents or those who work and are looking to move to the next step.

Huard said there may be resources coming to community college systems from the federal government - for infrastructure and technology updates, but also for workforce development.

"Workers need retraining. People need to be refocused on that work," she said. "So, we sit there at that juncture, where we help not only students and their families, but also our business and industry sector."

A bill now in Congress, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act, would allow students who receive Pell Grants to use them for short-term certificate programs. Every year, Pell Grants help more than 3 million community college students across the country cover tuition, fees and other expenses.


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