The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
Through three students’ experiences, we uncover how cosmetology education exploits passion and labor, leaving beauty workers behind.
Accountability in Higher Education
At Texas Universities, Censorship Isn’t a Bug. It’s a Feature.
Texas fires teachers as bans erase trans, nonbinary rights. Morgan Polk explores rising political pressure on higher education.
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Cosmetology Students
This blog post focuses on how the OBBBA will impact cosmetology education and the students it enrolls.
Public Comments on the Post Secondary Commission’s July 2025 Standards Revision
The New America Higher Education Policy Team submitted comments on the Post Secondary Commission's (PSC) (an aspiring accreditor) July 2025.
Don’t Stop at Earnings: Why Congressional Republicans Must Tackle Student Debt in Reconciliation
Including a debt metric would help stop high-cost, low-value programs and protect the integrity of the federal student aid programs.
Risk-Sharing for Higher Education: The House Republican Proposal’s Impact on Institutions and Students
From weak incentives to perverse outcomes, the House GOP’s risk-sharing framework is in need of further discussion and improvements.
One Way Congress Can Support American Families and College Students with Children
The U.S. higher education continues to fail over 3 million parenting students. Ewa Obatuase discusses what Congress can do to support them.
OPM Watch: How Regulators Can Protect College Students
The U.S. Department of Education must rescind Obama-era guidance that permits OPMs to operate as they do now.
2U’s Bankruptcy Signals Urgent Need for Federal Action
The U.S. Department of Education should act now to strengthen oversight of OPMs.
OPM Watch: What Happens if Online Giant 2U Goes Under?
In the third installment in New America's series on online program managers, we dive into 2U's financial troubles.
OPM Watch: How Minnesota Became the First State to Restrict Tuition-Share Deals
In the second installment in New America's series on online program managers, we explore OPM lobbying efforts to derail legislation in Minne
OPM Watch: Are University of California Campuses Properly Monitoring Online Programs?
In the first installment in New America's series on online program managers, we explore findings of a state audit in California.