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High school seniors reveal choices in joyous ‘signing day’ ceremony

The Hechinger Report

Sweatshirts emblazoned with the 43 college choices that students would announce during the beloved pep-rally tradition known as “signing day” remained folded neatly beneath chairs. One by one, they took their seats in the packed auditorium, as friends and family held aloft homemade signs of congratulations.

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

The Hechinger Report

Levine and other college access experts are now on a mission to make the road to college smoother — and ultimately more affordable — especially for families who have traditionally had a harder time accessing higher education. Sign up for our higher education newsletter.

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Democratic wish list includes billions to help students finish their degrees

The Hechinger Report

Victoria Perry, a counselor and adviser, was excited by the prospect of reaching students whose education had been disrupted. The program would run from the 2023-2024 academic year, through 2029-2030. She’s talking about people who’ve diverted from the traditional high school to college to graduation pathway.