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As ED Guts Its Civil Rights Office, Could States Step Up?
A Pa. senator announced legislation to create an agency to enforce protections that the federal government can’t, or won’t. It’s an example of how some states are trying to fill the void.
California Supreme Court Upholds UC Should Consider Hiring Undocumented Students
Trump’s Deportation Campaign Raises FAFSA Privacy Concerns, Advocates Say
In guidance to mixed-status families, the National College Attainment Network addressed fears that FAFSA information could be shared with immigration officials.
Using an Anti-KKK Law to End a Black-Only Scholarship
Citing the KKK Act of 1871, the Pacific Legal Foundation and another anti–affirmative action group sued to end a race-restricted scholarship at UC San Diego. Now, the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund has been renamed.
How Will ED’s Latest Layoffs Affect Students With Disabilities?
Inside Higher Ed spoke with a leading advocate for students with learning disabilities to hear what the consequences will be across colleges and universities.
Trump Administration Targets Undocumented Student Supports
The DOJ called for an investigation into the University of Nevada at Reno for its supports for undocumented students. Immigrant student advocates worry about other such programs but urge campuses not to comply pre-emptively.
Improving Academic Supports for Incarcerated Students
An analysis by the University of Puget Sound identifies barriers to success and promising practices to support students enrolled in higher education programs in prisons.
Contextualizing Completion Gaps for First-Generation Students
First-generation students’ enrollment rates match their peers’, but a new report found these students face stubborn graduation rate gaps—regardless of their levels of income or academic preparation.