August 25, 2008

Higher-Education Platforms Develop as Convention Season Begins

By Sara Hebel

With the Olympics completed, Americans can now turn their attention to the national political parties' conventions and the presidential candidates' platforms, including their higher-education proposals. The Democrats convene today in Denver, and the Republicans meet next week in St. Paul.

Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, the presumed Democratic nominee, has offered a range of proposals designed to improve students' college preparation, broaden access to higher education, and

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