With a college education virtually essential to job security in today's global economy, the U.S. Department of Education's monthly TV show, "Education News Parents Can Use," will devote its hour-long program to providing tips for parents to guide them on academic preparation for their children, as well as resources on how to make college affordable and attainable.
Tuesday's program, entitled, "Improving Access to College: Preparing for Education Beyond High School," will feature a taped interview with U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings on the work of the Secretary's Commission on the Future of Higher Education.
Arthur Rothkopf, a commission member and senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will appear live on the show to discuss the panel's work.
A conversation with Jennifer Douglas, general manager for student aid awareness and applicant services in the Federal Student Aid Office.
In addition, she'll be joined by Jim Boyle, executive director of College Parents of America, and Sue Rexford, Career Center specialist from West Springfield High School in Springfield, Va., with information on financial preparedness for higher education, including user-friendly tips and resources for parents on how to save and pay for college.
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