NPR – Anya Kamenetz
“Today the Education Department released long-awaited details on a plan to hold colleges accountable for their performance on several key indicators…The White House previously announced that the plan would tie federal financial aid to colleges’ performance as judged by these ratings…”As a nation, we have to make college more accessible and affordable and ensure that all students graduate with a quality education of real value,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a statement…Here are some of the key details announced today:”(more)