American politicians forget: disruption and disorder are the point of protests In the NewsMay 6, 2024 American politicians forget: disruption and disorder are the point of protests In The Guardian, CAP CEO Patrick Gaspard writes about the ongoing campus protests. May 6, 2024 The Guardian Patrick Gaspard
Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza ArticleMay 1, 2024 Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza In their response to student protests over the war in Gaza, colleges and universities must prioritize free speech, while ensuring that the safety of all students is protected. May 1, 2024 Patrick Gaspard
2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
6 Key Findings To Inform New Federal Policies To Relieve Student Loan Debt ReportFeb 22, 2024 6 Key Findings To Inform New Federal Policies To Relieve Student Loan Debt Longitudinal survey data show that student loan borrowers of all degree levels experience various forms of financial hardship, which new student loan debt relief policies should work to alleviate. Feb 22, 2024 Sara Partridge
Transforming Accreditation by Centering Students ReportJan 8, 2024 Transforming Accreditation by Centering Students Negotiators coming together to revise the regulations that govern college accreditation should take a student-centered approach. Jan 8, 2024 Stephanie Hall, Madison Weiss
Opinion: Policymakers must strengthen — not dismantle — the college accreditation system In the NewsDec 22, 2023 Opinion: Policymakers must strengthen — not dismantle — the college accreditation system Madison Weiss writes in Higher Ed Dive about the need to strengthen the accreditation process for higher education institutions. Dec 22, 2023 Higher Ed Dive Madison Weiss
CAP Comment Urges the U.S. Secretary of Education To Protect Student Interests Amid Potential Online Program Manager Concerns ArticleDec 20, 2023 CAP Comment Urges the U.S. Secretary of Education To Protect Student Interests Amid Potential Online Program Manager Concerns The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Secretary of Education highlighting concerns about the online program manager industry. Dec 20, 2023 Stephanie Hall, Dr. Amber Villalobos, Dr. Edward Conroy
CAP Comment Urges NACIQI To Increase Transparency and Accountability in the Accreditation Space ArticleDec 20, 2023 CAP Comment Urges NACIQI To Increase Transparency and Accountability in the Accreditation Space The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter emphasizing the need for the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity’s continued review of and recommendations on accreditation agencies. Dec 20, 2023 Madison Weiss
Comment to Middle States Commission on Higher Education Regarding Third-Party Providers Policy and Procedures ArticleNov 21, 2023 Comment to Middle States Commission on Higher Education Regarding Third-Party Providers Policy and Procedures This public comment, submitted by the Center for American Progress, asks the Middle States Council on Higher Education to clarify its proposed policy for reviewing its member institutions' arrangements with third-party providers. Nov 21, 2023 Stephanie Hall, Madison Weiss
House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People ArticleNov 13, 2023 House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People House Republican leadership’s proposed funding bill would vastly cut support for economically disadvantaged students and eliminate important programs in the K-12 education, youth workforce development, and higher education spheres. Nov 13, 2023 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Allie Pearce, Tania Otero Martinez, 1 More Marcella Bombardieri
What’s Next for Student Loan Borrowers? VideoOct 12, 2023 What’s Next for Student Loan Borrowers? After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower in June 2023, the Biden-Harris administration is working hard to deliver relief to student loan borrowers. Oct 12, 2023 Madison Weiss, Stephanie Hall, Sara Partridge, 5 More Charlie Schuyler, Ronnie Rivera, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Madalyn Reagan
The Future of Student Debt Relief: What To Expect Next ArticleOct 6, 2023 The Future of Student Debt Relief: What To Expect Next With the student loan payment pause ending in September 2023, this column helps to answer questions borrowers may have about what the Biden-Harris administration is doing to pursue debt relief and what to expect in the upcoming negotiated rulemaking that will take place from October through December 2023. Oct 6, 2023 Sara Partridge, Madison Weiss
A Conversation With Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education Past EventAug 29, 2023 A Conversation With Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education Please join the Center for American Progress to explore the importance of nondiscrimination in education, especially in America’s colleges and universities. Aug 29, 2023
The 2023 Farm Bill Must Address Inequities in the Land-Grant University System ReportJul 26, 2023 The 2023 Farm Bill Must Address Inequities in the Land-Grant University System Despite the wide-ranging contributions that HBCUs and Tribal colleges have made to agriculture and conservation, these institutions receive fewer research and extension opportunities than their predominantly white peers. Jul 26, 2023 Sara Partridge
The Tortured Path of the Gainful Employment Rule ArticleMay 17, 2023 The Tortured Path of the Gainful Employment Rule As the U.S. Department of Education prepares to publish its final gainful employment rule, learn more about the history of this key consumer safeguard meant to eliminate the worst actors before multitudes of students fall prey to poor practices. May 17, 2023 Madison Weiss
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
Cashing in Our CHIPS: Community Colleges and the CHIPS and Science Act Past EventApr 26, 2023 Cashing in Our CHIPS: Community Colleges and the CHIPS and Science Act Apr 26, 2023 Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell, Allen Thompson, 2 More Dr. Anne M. Kress, Adrienne Elrod
Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs TestimonyMar 28, 2023 Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs Jared C. Bass, senior director for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on the importance of funding for the Office of Federal Student Aid. Mar 28, 2023 Jared C. Bass
CAP’s Comment on the Request for Information Regarding Public Transparency on the Low-Financial-Value Postsecondary Programs List ArticleFeb 23, 2023 CAP’s Comment on the Request for Information Regarding Public Transparency on the Low-Financial-Value Postsecondary Programs List In a comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Madison Weiss provides recommendations on the low-financial-value postsecondary programs list. Feb 23, 2023 Madison Weiss
CAP’s Comment on the Income-Driven Repayment Regulation ArticleFeb 23, 2023 CAP’s Comment on the Income-Driven Repayment Regulation In a comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Bradley D. Custer discusses income-driven repayment regulation and the need for a student loan repayment system with a functional safety net. Feb 23, 2023 Bradley D. Custer
At Navajo Technical University, a World-Class Laboratory Is Building Native American Manufacturing Capacity ArticleJan 24, 2023 At Navajo Technical University, a World-Class Laboratory Is Building Native American Manufacturing Capacity In the third and final installment in a series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund examine how a Tribal university in New Mexico is creating engineering and advanced manufacturing career opportunities on the rural Navajo Nation. Jan 24, 2023 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ ArticleDec 15, 2022 A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ In the second installment in a three-part series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund look at Leech Lake Tribal College’s law enforcement degree program and the college’s work on cultural revitalization and basic needs insecurity. Dec 15, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
3 Ways the Biden Administration Protected Students and Borrowers in 2022 ArticleDec 13, 2022 3 Ways the Biden Administration Protected Students and Borrowers in 2022 The U.S. Department of Education’s final rules on borrower defense to repayment, closed school discharge, and false certification will help protect students and taxpayers from predatory institutions. Dec 13, 2022 Madison Weiss
CAP’s Comment on Accessing President Biden’s Debt Relief Plan and the Education Department’s Fresh Start Initiative ArticleDec 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
For Native Americans, Tribal Colleges Tackle the ‘Present-Day Work of Our Ancestors’ ArticleNov 18, 2022 For Native Americans, Tribal Colleges Tackle the ‘Present-Day Work of Our Ancestors’ In the first installment in a series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund explore the essential role TCUs play in their communities and why investing in them should be a priority for policymakers. Nov 18, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
The Supreme Court Censoring History and Race Would Be a Mistake ArticleOct 28, 2022 The Supreme Court Censoring History and Race Would Be a Mistake Race-conscious remedies, such as voting rights protections and affirmative action in college admissions, are supported by the Constitution, are a part of American history, and are essential to equal opportunity. Oct 28, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Ben Olinsky, Marcella Bombardieri
After We Cancel the Debt Past EventOct 12, 2022 After We Cancel the Debt The Future of Higher Education in a Post-Debt Cancellation United States Oct 12, 2022
Now that student debt is canceled, can we address its root causes? In the NewsSep 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 NewsSep 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 ArticleAug 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
Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living ArticleAug 23, 2022 Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living Canceling student loans offers targeted relief crucial to helping households improve their financial security—it is not a decisive factor in battling inflation. Aug 23, 2022 Rose Khattar, Zahir Rasheed
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAug 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
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt ReportAug 3, 2022 After President Biden Cancels Student Debt Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans. Aug 3, 2022 Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
There’s a dire shortage of nurses across the US. There’s also an overlooked solution In the NewsJul 20, 2022 There’s a dire shortage of nurses across the US. There’s also an overlooked solution Marcella Bombardieri and Marina Zhavoronkova outline several steps that lawmakers can take to address the nursing shortage in the United States. Jul 20, 2022 CNN Marcella Bombardieri, Marina Zhavoronkova
How the US Department of Education Can Fix Damaging Accreditation Regulations ArticleJun 28, 2022 How the US Department of Education Can Fix Damaging Accreditation Regulations The Biden administration must work to limit the harm of accreditation regulations rolled out under former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Jun 28, 2022 Marissa Alayna Navarro
Video: How To Ease the U.S. Nursing Shortage VideoMay 24, 2022 Video: How To Ease the U.S. Nursing Shortage The nursing profession is critical to the health of the country and the economic security of millions of workers. This video shows how the nation can support its nurses. May 24, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Bradley D. Custer, Anona Neal, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan
How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America ReportMay 23, 2022 How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America The COVID-19 pandemic worsened a national shortage of registered nurses, making it increasingly urgent that policymakers invest in higher education, coordinate strategies to alleviate the pressures on the nursing workforce, and make the entire health care system more equitable and stable. May 23, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Bradley D. Custer, Anona Neal, 2 More Justin Schweitzer, Marcella Bombardieri
Fact Sheet: Easing the American Nursing Shortage Fact SheetMay 23, 2022 Fact Sheet: Easing the American Nursing Shortage Major investments of federal funding and sustained coordination are needed to mitigate the impact of nursing shortages and improve the nation’s ability to improve the health care system. May 23, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Bradley D. Custer, Anona Neal, 2 More Justin Schweitzer, Marcella Bombardieri
How Colleges and Universities Can Bring Pell Grant-Funded Programs Back to Prisons ReportApr 13, 2022 How Colleges and Universities Can Bring Pell Grant-Funded Programs Back to Prisons A new process from the U.S. Department of Education outlines how higher education institutions can receive approval to offer Pell Grant-funded programs to incarcerated students. Apr 13, 2022 Bradley D. Custer
The Case for a Longer Student Loan Repayment Pause ArticleApr 12, 2022 The Case for a Longer Student Loan Repayment Pause The Biden administration is making important changes to protect student loan borrowers, but there is still more work to do. Apr 12, 2022 Bradley D. Custer, Marcella Bombardieri
The United States Must Support HBCUs and Opportunity for Black College Students ArticleMar 2, 2022 The United States Must Support HBCUs and Opportunity for Black College Students The recent rash of bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universities is just one of the numerous signs that America is at risk of winding the clock backward when it comes to opportunities for Black students in higher education. Mar 2, 2022 Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri
The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity: Overview and Resources ArticleFeb 22, 2022 The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity: Overview and Resources This page contains facts and resources about the role the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity plays within the accreditation system. Feb 22, 2022
Fact Sheet: Holding Higher Education Accountable in Federal-State Partnerships Fact SheetFeb 2, 2022 Fact Sheet: Holding Higher Education Accountable in Federal-State Partnerships This fact sheet outlines key findings and questions for using performance contracts in federal-state partnerships for higher education. Feb 2, 2022 Bradley D. Custer
Holding Higher Education Accountable in Federal-State Partnerships ReportFeb 2, 2022 Holding Higher Education Accountable in Federal-State Partnerships Colorado’s experiment with performance contracts in the College Opportunity Fund offers insights into how performance contracts could be used for accountability in federal-state partnership proposals for higher education. Feb 2, 2022 Bradley D. Custer
Q&A With CAP’s New Senior Vice President for Education, Jesse O’Connell ArticleJan 28, 2022 Q&A With CAP’s New Senior Vice President for Education, Jesse O’Connell Jesse O'Connell, the new senior vice president for Education at the Center for American Progress, talks about the opportunities this moment offers to improve early childhood, K-12, and higher education in the United States. Jan 28, 2022 Jesse O’Connell
4 Ways the Federal Government Can Improve College Campus Safety in States With Lax Gun Laws ArticleJul 27, 2021 4 Ways the Federal Government Can Improve College Campus Safety in States With Lax Gun Laws As more states pass campus carry laws, Congress and the Biden administration should intervene to protect college students and employees from gun violence. Jul 27, 2021 Bradley D. Custer, Marissa Edmund
Expanding Access to Higher Education and the Promise It Holds TestimonyJul 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.
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice 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 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 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.