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A Deal That Would End Universities’ Independence
Kevin Carey warns that Trump’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence’ would tie federal funding to political control over universities.
30 Years Without a Real Raise: New York’s Early Intervention Pay Crisis
Chronic underpayment and workforce shortages are threatening the state’s ability to deliver critical services for children with disabilities
A Series of Laws Strengthens New Jersey’s Early Education System
Recent bills signed by Governor Murphy emphasize a push towards universal pre-K and full-day kindergarten.
Cutting Barriers: Addressing the Challenges of Parenting Students in Cosmetology Programs
Parenting students are often overlooked in postsecondary education. Here’s how cosmetology programs can improve how they support them.
NSF’s Impact on Community Colleges and the Skilled Technical Workforce: An interview with Dr. Celeste Carter
New America and the American Association of Community Colleges chronicle the legacy of the Dr. Celeste Carter.
All Policy Is Disability Policy: An Invitation to Join the Conversation
Now, more than ever, we need to center disabled people to address persistent challenges and find better solutions for everyone.
Heightened Cash Monitoring Weaponized: Failing Schools Skirt Scrutiny, Harvard Takes the Blow
The Trump administration’s application of HCM against the Ivy Leauge college is blatant political coercion.
Next Tax Season, Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face an Unpleasant Surprise
Close to ten million Americans could be in default on their student loans by year’s end.