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One Big Beautiful Bill Is One Big Betrayal
Learn why the new federal bill marks a dangerous shift away from college access and affordability.
Expanding OER in Public Education
Angela DeBarger and Anthony Gabriele discuss the power of open educational resources and practices.
The GOP’s Student Loan Forgiveness Trap: Leaving with a Surprise Tax Bill
The Republican tax bill extends tax cuts for the wealthy, but lets income-driven repayment forgiveness become taxable income.
Why Colleges Should Get Involved in Child Care Advocacy
Colleges should get involved in advocacy for child care solutions. Here's why.
Caltech Settlement Underscores Need for OPM Oversight in Higher Ed
The settlement terms are common-sense restrictions that can be widely applied to OPMs.
Speech therapists group moves to delete DEI from their standards guide
Three Ways to Transform a District to Support English Learner Students
Three case studies of SEAL’s English learner education model highlight strategies for advancing an asset-oriented approach.
Arkansas Takes Steps to Help Early Educators Save for Retirement
The issue of retirement security for early educators is one facing every state in the country.
A District-by-District Accounting of the $6.2 Billion the U.S. Department of Education Has Held Back from Schools
The Education Department refuses to release billions of dollars for public schools. See impact by school system & congressional district.
Higher Education on the Chopping Block
10 things you need to know about the higher ed provisions in the reconciliation bill & why they matter for students, borrowers, & families.
Trump’s Funding Delay Will Devastate Adult Literacy Programs
The refusal to send $715 million owed to states is an existential threat to a system that served more than one-million learners last year.
Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump’s Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?
Trump administration’s $6.8B funding hold threatens vital school programs. Experts warn high-poverty districts will bear the biggest burden.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fails Students and Our Education System
New America's Education & Work programs share concerns about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its threat to education.