Opening a School Named for the Organizer of the Library Sit-In of 1939
We ask Cathy David, who led the opening of the school in 2000, how she learned about the school's namesake and the library sit-in of 1939.
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Tuskegee, Alabama: The Unsung Epicenter of Black Excellence
In the Tuskegee, Alabama, an historical gem for Black excellence, the Us@250 will host a workshop to advance local projects.
“Just Trying to Fight for Yourself”: What We Still Need to Know about Affirmative Action Bans’ Impact on Student Well-Being
New research should examine how racially minoritized students respond to approaches for promoting diversity taken–or not–by universities.
Growing Solutions to Food Insecurity on College Campuses
We spoke to leaders from Paul Quinn and Piedmont CC about their advice for peers at other institutions considering campus agriculture.
Metaverse Emerging: Preparing Now for Future Cyber Threats
Americans Have Mixed Feelings About Online Learning
Shutdown Averted For Now, But the Future of Child Care Funding Remains Uncertain
When will our Congressional leaders set aside their party politics and start supporting young children and families as a bipartisan issue?
To Support Student Parents, Colleges Need to Know Who They Are
New America will join efforts to improve colleges' data collection on student parents.
A Tipping Point in the Tone of Tech Discussions?
September Digital Matters
Access to Child Care is a Major Source of Stress for Student Parents
Finding child care is a constant source of stress for student parents, which has led some to give up on their dreams of a new career.
Broadening Bachelor’s Pathways for High School Students in Ohio
An interview with Lorain County Community College explores bachelor's pathways for high school students
Building an Early Childhood Workforce Pipeline
A Q&A with Dr. Deborah Bergeron about National Head Start Association’s workforce initiatives
Final Gainful Employment Rule Offers Students Necessary Protections
The Biden Administration's new rule upholds key safeguards for students attending career-oriented programs.
Future Security Forum: What Are the Lessons of the War in Ukraine?
The Strategic Studies Institute at the U.S. Army War College discusses the lessons of the war in Ukraine at the Future Security Forum.