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DOGE Dodges the Truth About Wasteful Spending
Based on an analysis conducted by New America, the savings from DOGE’s cancelled IES contracts are heavily inflated.
DOGE said it cut $881 million at the Education Department. The real savings are much less.
Antoinette Flores is quoted in USA Today on DOGE’s inflated claims of saving nearly $900 million in “wasteful” government spending.
PAYA Adds 33 New Members to Virtual Learning Network
In February 2025, the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) welcomed new members to the PAYA Network
Why the University of Texas System is Offering Microcredentials to Students — For Free
Shalin Jyotishi is quoted in a Higher Ed Dive article discussing the University of Texas System’s partnership with Coursera.
The Rise of Teacher Apprenticeships: How States Are Leading the Way
How One Community College Is Leveraging Perkins to Support Student Parents
Perkins funding can be used to support student parents in career and technical education programs
FAFSA and Student Loan Help Is No Place for AI
The Department of Government Efficiency has suggested AI can replace staff to answer thousands of FAFSA and student loan questions.
Identifying English Learners in Pre-K: State Policies, Rationale, and Practices
How are states identifying English learners in pre-K?