Making Workforce Pell Work for Registered Apprenticeships
Proposed regulations make it easier for Registered Apprenticeships to access Workforce Pell, but programs shouldn’t overlook traditional Pel
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What Losing a CCAMPIS Subsidy Means for a Student Parent
Losing access to a child care subsidy jeopardizes a student’s pursuit of her nursing degree.
Celebrating the Education & Work Teams’ Impact at New America
In six short videos, partners and current and former staff share how New America has made an impact in the education and work sector.
Inside 2025: A Year of Urgency and the Wins That Mattered Most
New America’s Education and Work teams highlight key advocacy efforts and accomplishments from 2025.
Trump Wants an Accreditation Revolution. These Emails Reveal the Players Behind It.
Officials from would-be accreditors likely aligned with the administration have long been coordinating on reworking the system.
CCAMPIS Isn’t Duplicative, It’s Essential. The Admin’s Transfer Threatens Student Parents.
Moving CCAMPIS from the Department of Education to HHS would increase bureaucracy and weaken child care access for student parents.
How States Can Complement Workforce Pell with Smart Aid Design
How states can align their short-term workforce financial aid with Workforce Pell to maximize impact and reduce duplication.
The House’s Financial Aid “Confusion” Act
A House proposal claims to clarify college costs, but by avoiding a standardized financial aid offer it could leave students more confused.
A Ready-Made Model for Workforce Pell: Inside Lorain’s Fast Track Programs
Lorain Community College’s Fast Track programs offer a model for Workforce Pell: short, affordable, career-aligned pathways.
Stop the Dismemberment of the U.S. Department of Education
Congress should ask the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine how breaking apart ED affects services to students.