The Top 5 Ways the Congressional Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Bill Will Harm Disabled Students ReportJune 30, 2025 The Top 5 Ways the Congressional Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Bill Will Harm Disabled Students Disabled students will be disproportionately hurt by the Republican budget reconciliation bill, losing access to essential services and resources that support their education and help them become contributing members of their communities. Jun 30, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Weadé James
5 Ways Community Colleges Drive Workforce Development ReportJune 5, 2025 5 Ways Community Colleges Drive Workforce Development Community colleges play a vital role in workforce development by offering accessible education, aligning programs with industry needs, providing upskilling opportunities, fostering local partnerships, and supporting lifelong learning for diverse populations. Jun 5, 2025 Madison Weiss
Congressional Republicans’ Proposed Budget Reconciliation Bill Imperils 4.4 Million Pell Grant Recipients ArticleMay 13, 2025 Congressional Republicans’ Proposed Budget Reconciliation Bill Imperils 4.4 Million Pell Grant Recipients Proposed changes to Pell Grant eligibility could mean nearly two out of three recipients could lose some or all their federal grant aid and incur up to an additional total of $7,400 for a bachelor’s degree and $3,700 for an associate degree. May 13, 2025 Sara Partridge
Betraying veterans on education: Congress is opening the gates for predators to profit In the NewsMay 8, 2025 Betraying veterans on education: Congress is opening the gates for predators to profit In an op-ed published by Stars and Stripes, Madison Weiss explains how congressional Republicans' plan to eliminate the 90/10 rule would open the door to deceptive college marketing schemes that target veterans. May 8, 2025 Stars and Stripes Madison Weiss
Reorienting Colleges Toward Student-Centered Practices ReportJanuary 29, 2025 Reorienting Colleges Toward Student-Centered Practices Colleges, universities, and policymakers can draw lessons from the evolution of patient-centered care in the health care system to create a more responsive and inclusive higher education system. Jan 29, 2025 Stephanie Hall, Madison Weiss
Investing in GEAR UP To Advance College and Career Readiness: Pathways to Success ReportSeptember 3, 2024 Investing in GEAR UP To Advance College and Career Readiness: Pathways to Success Access to higher education remains strongly divided by race and socioeconomic status; programs such as GEAR UP that increase college readiness and enrollment for underrepresented groups are more important than ever. Sep 3, 2024 Tania Otero Martinez, Sara Partridge
2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMay 1, 2024 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Online only May 1 - 2, 2024
Fact Sheet: 3 Trends in K-12 Assessments Across the Country Fact SheetJanuary 11, 2024 Fact Sheet: 3 Trends in K-12 Assessments Across the Country Reforms of state assessment systems could measure student learning more accurately and effectively, providing educators the information they need to close achievement gaps. Jan 11, 2024 Allie Pearce
An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College ReportMay 2, 2023 An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College The Ability to Benefit provision for federal financial aid is underutilized but has great potential to increase educational attainment among adults without high school diplomas. May 2, 2023 Bradley D. Custer
CAP’s Comment on Accessing President Biden’s Debt Relief Plan and the Education Department’s Fresh Start Initiative ArticleDecember 9, 2022 CAP’s Comment on Accessing President Biden’s Debt Relief Plan and the Education Department’s Fresh Start Initiative This coalition letter, led by the Center for American Progress, asks the U.S. Department of Education to work closely with the U.S. Department of Justice to distribute information about student loan debt relief to incarcerated student loan borrowers. Dec 9, 2022 Bradley D. Custer
After We Cancel the Debt Past EventOctober 12, 2022 After We Cancel the Debt The Future of Higher Education in a Post-Debt Cancellation United States Online only Oct 12, 2022
Now that student debt is canceled, can we address its root causes? In the NewsSeptember 21, 2022 Now that student debt is canceled, can we address its root causes? Jared Bass discusses what the U.S. Congress must do next to address the root causes of the student debt crisis. Sep 21, 2022 The Hill Jared C. Bass
Point: Canceling Student Debt Is One of Many Steps Needed to Restore the Promise of Higher Education In the NewsSeptember 21, 2022 Point: Canceling Student Debt Is One of Many Steps Needed to Restore the Promise of Higher Education Jared Bass discusses why President Joe Biden’s student debt cancellation plan was a meaningful step in what should be a broader mission of upholding the promise of higher education. Sep 21, 2022 InsideSources Jared C. Bass
3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt ArticleAugust 24, 2022 3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt Student debt cancellation is a bold step for the higher education system—and one that will benefit a wide cross-section of people and communities throughout the country. Aug 24, 2022 Kiera Manser, Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAugust 15, 2022 5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation Student debt cancellation would help people of all ages, reduce the racial wealth gap, and help borrowers weather turmoil in the student loan system. Aug 15, 2022 Ella Azoulay, Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri, 1 More Bradley D. Custer
Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleAugust 9, 2022 Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic This article presents a timeline of recent events related to student loans and takes a look at what’s to come for student loan borrowers. Aug 9, 2022 Bradley D. Custer, Ella Azoulay
How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities ReportDecember 6, 2021 How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities Students returning home from juvenile detention centers deserve support to reintegrate into their communities, especially during the pandemic. Dec 6, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman
Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems ReportSeptember 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems This analysis of testing in schools shows what the current debate gets wrong, and how educators and policymakers can create a future where assessments are a more effective part of the teaching and learning system. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Jamil Modaffari
Expanding Access to Higher Education and the Promise It Holds TestimonyJuly 2, 2021 Expanding Access to Higher Education and the Promise It Holds Marshall Anthony Jr., senior policy analyst for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress, testified on the importance of expanding access to higher education before the House Ways and Means Committee on June 29, 2021. Jul 2, 2021 Marshall Anthony Jr.
Congress’ Down Payment on Higher Education’s 2021 Needs ArticleDecember 23, 2020 Congress’ Down Payment on Higher Education’s 2021 Needs A summary of key policy changes and funding in the fiscal year 2021 omnibus budget and coronavirus relief package. Dec 23, 2020 Antoinette Flores, Viviann Anguiano
The $78 Billion Reason Why Community Colleges Need America’s Attention VideoNovember 16, 2020 The $78 Billion Reason Why Community Colleges Need America’s Attention Nationally, community colleges receive $78 billion less in revenue than public four-year institutions, leading to disparate outcomes among their student populations. Nov 16, 2020 Victoria Yuen, Viviann Anguiano
A First 100 Days Agenda for K-12 Education ReportOctober 20, 2020 A First 100 Days Agenda for K-12 Education The next presidential administration must take immediate, bold action to provide a quality education for every child. Oct 20, 2020 Scott Sargrad, Khalilah M. Harris, Lisette Partelow, 2 More Neil Campbell, Laura Jimenez
Early High School STEM Perceptions Associated With Postsecondary Outcomes ReportOctober 14, 2020 Early High School STEM Perceptions Associated With Postsecondary Outcomes Oct 14, 2020 Abby Quirk, Neil Campbell, Ulrich Boser
The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall ReportOctober 7, 2020 The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall A closer look at the revenue gaps between community colleges and public four-year institutions reveals significant inequities and underscores the need for reform. Oct 7, 2020 Victoria Yuen