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McMahon Touts First Year in Office; Dems and Students Push Back
The Education Department says that in just one year McMahon has secured reforms in higher ed that conservatives have championed for decades. Critics say her work is creating barriers to college access.
The Key Podcast: The Pell Shortfall Is a Public Policy ‘Success Story’
Lawmakers and Universities Push Back on Loan Caps
Politicians from both sides of the aisle sharply criticized the Education Department’s narrow interpretation of the legislation, which limits the number of students with access to large federal loans.
Under Pressure, Clearinghouse Severs Relationship With Student Voting Study
Since 2013, researchers from Tufts University have studied college students’ voting habits using data provided by the National Student Clearinghouse. Now, the clearinghouse is pulling out of the partnership.
Indiana Bill Threatening Low-Earning Degree Programs Heads to Governor’s Desk
Meeting This Moment
With fresh evidence in hand that higher ed can’t win over the Trump administration, colleges should focus on persuading the public by reinventing ourselves.
Pentagon Cancels Fellowships at 13 ‘Elite’ U.S. Colleges
Perkins, Pell and Chevron Deference
Applying standards developed for degree programs to short-term certificates pretty much requires revisiting those standards. I foresee confusion.