Moving Federal Student Loans From the Department of Education to the Small Business Administration Would Make Borrowing Riskier ReportApril 17, 2025 Moving Federal Student Loans From the Department of Education to the Small Business Administration Would Make Borrowing Riskier A Trump administration proposal to end the Education Department’s administration of federal student loans will have significant consequences for student loan borrowers and taxpayers. Apr 17, 2025 David A. Bergeron
Cuts to Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid Will Leave Students and Borrowers Worse Off ArticleMarch 25, 2025 Cuts to Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid Will Leave Students and Borrowers Worse Off The Department of Education’s latest workforce cuts, coupled with the executive order calling for the closure of the department, undermine its ability to meet legal obligations and effectively serve students and borrowers. Mar 25, 2025 Madison Weiss
Department of Education Staff Cuts Will Harm America’s Children and Schools ArticleMarch 14, 2025 Department of Education Staff Cuts Will Harm America’s Children and Schools The recent decision to slash the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce nearly in half will leave it unable to carry out its responsibilities and statutory requirements under the law. Mar 14, 2025 Weadé James, Veronica Goodman
Frequently Asked Questions About the U.S. Department of Education ArticleFebruary 13, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions About the U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education provides vital resources to schools, students, and families across the country to ensure everyone has access to a high-quality education. Feb 13, 2025 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Tania Otero Martinez
What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education? In the NewsFebruary 13, 2025 What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education? In an op-ed published by Teen Vogue, Stephanie Hall outlines what student loan borrowers can expect if the Trump administration successfully shutters the U.S. Department of Education. Feb 13, 2025 Teen Vogue Stephanie Hall
Proposed Legislation Threatens To Raise Costs for Student Borrowers and Dismantle Consumer Protections ReportFebruary 4, 2025 Proposed Legislation Threatens To Raise Costs for Student Borrowers and Dismantle Consumer Protections As the 119th Congress takes shape, several proposed higher education policies would roll back key consumer protection regulations and make damaging changes to the financial aid system, hurting students, taxpayers, and colleges. Feb 4, 2025 Madison Weiss, Sara Partridge
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
CAP Comment on Student Debt Relief for Borrowers Experiencing Hardship ArticleJanuary 15, 2025 CAP Comment on Student Debt Relief for Borrowers Experiencing Hardship A comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education argues that proposed regulations to deliver relief to student loan borrowers experiencing hardship are urgent and necessary. Jan 15, 2025 Sara Partridge
Letter to Under Secretary James Kvaal Regarding the Incentive Compensation Ban ArticleNovember 19, 2024 Letter to Under Secretary James Kvaal Regarding the Incentive Compensation Ban Along with other student, consumer, and labor advocates, the Center for American Progress sent a letter calling on the Department of Education to close a loophole in the federal ban on incentive compensation. Nov 19, 2024
A Progressive Vision for Education in the 21st Century ReportNovember 4, 2024 A Progressive Vision for Education in the 21st Century This report encompasses key recommendations for strengthening the American education system across early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development. Nov 4, 2024 Jared C. Bass
Workforce Development State Strategies: A 50-State Scan of Best Practices From Recent Action ReportOctober 31, 2024 Workforce Development State Strategies: A 50-State Scan of Best Practices From Recent Action States can strengthen their workforces through fostering registered apprenticeships, establishing career pathways, providing supportive services, addressing demand in critical industries, and other measures. Oct 31, 2024 Veronica Goodman, Tania Otero Martinez, Kennedy Andara
Veterans face hidden dangers in online learning In the NewsOctober 15, 2024 Veterans face hidden dangers in online learning In an op-ed published by Stars and Stripes, Stephanie Hall and co-author William Hubbard explain how the third-party contractors who manage virtual higher education programs take advantage of prospective students and can even undermine their GI Bill of Rights benefits. Oct 15, 2024 Stars and Stripes Stephanie Hall, William Hubbard
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.