Clare McCann is the deputy director for federal higher education policy with New America's Education Policy program. She works on the higher education team, conducting research and analysis on issues including federal financial aid, data transparency, and accountability for institutions of higher education. She previously served as a senior policy advisor for the U.S. Department of Education. McCann holds a bachelor's degree from The George Washington University.
October 5, 2017
Companies are pitching a novel solution to student loans: future income sharing agreements. But they may present new problems for borrowers.
October 3, 2017
Higher education researchers often use Pell as a proxy for the low-income students a school serves. The reality is more complicated.
September 29, 2017
Clare McCann was quoted in Inside Higher Ed on the College Scorecard update.
September 28, 2017
The Department of Education launched a new feature where students can compare up to 10 different colleges across a host of data measures.
September 26, 2017
Eleven years ago, the Department of Education laid out a vision for postsecondary education—but few of its suggestions have been adopted.
September 22, 2017
Clare McCann was quoted by the Associated Press on the Department of Education scrapping guidance on campus sexual assault investigations.
September 20, 2017
Clare McCann was quoted in the Washington Post on the Department of Education's responsibility to ensure rigorous oversight of colleges.
September 12, 2017
Clare McCann was quoted in the Associated Press on the delay to Obama-era borrower defense regulations.
September 11, 2017
Our recommendations for implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness will ensure smooth sailing and a more targeted program.
September 8, 2017
Clare McCann was quoted in MarketWatch on the working relationship between the Department of Education and the CFPB.
September 7, 2017
Our recommendations for implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness will ensure smooth sailing and a more targeted program.
September 6, 2017
Our recommendations for implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness will ensure smooth sailing and a more targeted program.
