Rethinking the Role of Community Colleges

By Sophie Quinton. As more students see the two-year schools as a step toward a four-year degree, California tries to smooth the way."I think this is one of the most important issues that we have," National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling said ahead of a White House higher-education and social-mobility event last month. He wasn't talking about student loans, affirmative action, or careers in science and technology. He was talking about making it easier for students to transfer from community colleges to four-year institutions. More...