A Key Piece of the Trump Accreditation Plan Threatens Accountability
The Trump administration proposes a regulation letting it override accreditors and keep federal aid flowing to potentially failing colleges.
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Enrolled But Not Protected: Young Parenting Students Face Eviction at Alarming Rates
One in five young parenting students face eviction each year. New Eviction Lab data show enrollment offers far less protection than it should.
No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students
A Trellis and New America survey on housing insecurity for caregiving students produces some of the only data available directly examining how this population experiences housing insecurity—and offers opportunities for action.
5 Takeaways from the Trump Plan Overhauling College Accreditation
A proposed Education Department regulation reshapes college accreditation, weakening oversight while expanding federal control over higher education.
Accreditation on the Ground: A Q&A with Heather Perfetti
Heather Perfetti, president of Middle States Commission on Higher Education, MSCHE, explains how the accreditor creates standards and evaluates colleges.
Misrepresenting Accreditation: A Q&A with Melissa Ryan
Disinformation expert Melissa Ryan discusses how right-wing sources create fact-distorting campaigns around education issues.
The Future of Accreditation: A Q&A with Jan Friis
Jan Friis of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, CHEA, walks through policy changes coming down to accreditors.
Why Accreditation Exists: A Q&A with Antoinette Flores
Antoinette Flores, director of higher education accountability at New America, outlines the importance of accreditation.