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Casino project opposed By Hofstra, supported by others

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: A push by the deep-pocketed Las Vegas Sands Corporation to build a casino and entertainment complex in Long Island, N.Y., has riled leaders of a nearby college who say the development would harm their students and the region. The community college also is partnering with the developers to serve as a workforce training hub.

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Wrestling with Public Education: Linda McMahon’s Nomination as Secretary of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It oversees key federal programs, such as Title I, which provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers of low-income students, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which supports students with special needs. The choice of McMahon to lead the Department of Education signals a troubling shift in priorities.