Meanwhile, back at home, we have the "education president".
The United States is losing ground in access and participation in higher education, falling from first to 13th among developed nations, according to a study released Wednesday by a Denver-based group.
The study, pointing out who is and is not participating in higher education, showed the gaps are not based solely on race and ethnicity, but also on age, gender and income.
The study, "Closing the College Participation Gap," documents the conditions likely to influence the extent of college participation in each of the 50 states. It points out that state budget deficits have led to a decrease in state funds for college education and training.
"Student tuition and fees are on the rise, while financial aid for the needy wanes," the report said.
The report was released by the Education Commission of the States, based in Denver, a national, nonprofit organization whose goal is to help states improve learning. The report draws much of its data from the U.S. Census Report.
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