Legacy Admissions Facing the Ax: Here Are All of the States Spearheading Bans
Much of the war against legacy admissions has been waged in statehouses.
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A Fight Over the Future of the SAT and Test-Optional Admissions
For the College Board, the stakes could not be higher. This is not just about saving the test, but the businesses it has built around it.
“We Just Disagree:” Department of Education Concludes Negotiated Rulemaking Without Consensus on Student Protections
This week, the Department of Education wrapped up negotiations on new regulations designed to improve consumer protections for students
Former Administrators of University of Antelope Valley, a For-Profit, Allege Financial Aid Fraud
Officials say the California college was intentionally withholding students' money as it floundered financially.
The President’s FY25 Budget Request: What’s in It for Education?
New America's education and labor team summarizes the education provisions in the president's FY25 budget request.
If “Outcomes Are Key” in Higher Education, Why Do Accreditors Oppose Minimum Standards for Colleges?
Accreditors are meant to ensure that colleges provide students with a high quality education. So, why are they setting minimum standards?
Community Colleges Offer Support Services, But Many Students Are Unaware
Accreditors Keep Questioning the Need for Stronger Regulations. Here’s Why They Are Needed.
Accreditors have criticized the Education Department's proposed accreditation changes, despite these agencies' failures to protect students.
Student Parents Who Persist with Community College Are More Likely To Get Help From Their School
Most parents attending community college struggle to balance child care and school, but supportive services empower some t
Rethinking How Organizations Engage Student Parents in Policy Strategies and Initiatives
A conversation with Dana T. Weekes, the Founder & Principal of Thrive Architects, on how to rethink polic strategy for student parents.
Three Things House Members Must Know Before Voting on the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
As the House continues to push forward on BWPA, Representatives shouldn’t make any hasty decisions.
A For-Profit Nursing College Is Trying To Take Root In Wisconsin. Here’s Why That’s Alarming.
The Arizona College of Nursing has a history of poor student outcomes, including a high loan default rate.
Meet The Community Colleges That New America Will Partner With To Understand Child Care Access For Student Parents and Single Mothers
New America will partner with ten community colleges to explore the most effective ways to provide child care to student parents.
“Outcomes Are Key:” Department of Education Continues Negotiated Rulemaking to Strengthen Student Protections
Negotiators representing colleges, students, consumer groups and the Department of Education, met last week to continue developing new highe