Spending Deal Supports Broadband Access for College Students
The lack of access to stable, high speed internet is having devastating consequences for students. Luckily, Congress acted.
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A Christmas Surprise for Higher Education
On December 21, Congress passed a bill with some of the most significant implications for higher education in a decade
College Finance Data Can Help Regulators Protect Students
New America explores Edmit data on financial viability and assesses how regulators can use the information to increase oversight.
Biden and Harris can help speed recovery by integrating workforce training with a commitment to quality jobs
Coupled with workforce training, federal infrastructure investments can create stable, well-paid jobs to get Americans back on their feet.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Congress Should Give Colleges a Lifeline in Next Stimulus
Congress must fund colleges in next COVID-19 stimulus.
A Playbook for Campus Housing During COVID-19: Considerations for housing and reimbursing students
Students Need Emergency Grants, But This Tool Just Gives Them False Hope
A company is promising to help college students access federal coronavirus relief aid. But it’s not clear how much help they’ll provide.
How Phase Four Should Address the Needs of Higher Education
As Congress considers a Phase Four coronavirus relief package, Congress should take a second look at higher education.
Everything You Need to Know: Education in the Coronavirus Emergency Bill
We’ve teamed up to explain what’s included for education in the latest coronavirus emergency package
Forget the App, the Caucuses Were Always Broken
Wesley Whistle details his disillusionment with the Iowa caucus.
It’s Right There In the Name: The College Affordability Act
Analysis of the House Democrats College Affordability Act
Moving the Needle on Higher Education Accountability
Analysis of the House Democrats College Affordability Act
Sen. Harris’s 21st Century SKILLS Act is a step in the right direction
Mandatory funding, quality guardrails, and a focus on supportive services could help American job training better meet today's skills needs.