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CAP comments urge the U.S. Department of Education to preserve strong accreditation safeguards that protect students and taxpayers.
Building an Economy for All, Accreditation, Education, Higher Education, Higher Education Accountability and Oversight+2 More
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The Center for American Progress urges the U.S. Department of Education to preserve strong accreditation safeguards that protect students and taxpayers. CAP’s comments recommend limiting potentially politicized accreditation mandates, maintaining rigorous standards for new accreditors, and preventing institutions from using accreditor changes to evade oversight.
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Senior Policy Analyst, Higher Education
Associate Director of Higher Education
The Higher Education team works toward building an affordable and high-quality higher education system that promotes economic mobility, racial equity, and a strong democracy.
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