Expand Support for Parenting Students by Defending and Strengthening Public Benefits
Strengthening public benefits to help graduate more student parents from college and is commonsense policy.
The Perils of Handing Off the Education Department’s Job to Other Regulators
Here are six proposals from Project 2025 to shut down the Education Department—and why they would be harmful to students.
Appointment of Linda McMahon to Dismantle the Department of Education Would Irreparably Damage Student Learning
Linda McMahon’s secretary of education confirmation hearing shines a light on Trump’s assault on child welfare and public education.
Here’s How the Education Department Helps College Students—and What’s at Stake if Trump Guts It
This is the department at its best, not an overinflated bureaucracy the conservatives depict.
Inefficiency Multiplied: What Happens When Research and Data are Halted at U.S. Dept. of Ed
The Institute of Education Sciences funds critical data and research on teaching and learning. Cuts are counterproductive.
The U.S. Department of Education Needs to Exist
The U.S. Department of Education is one of the smallest agencies in the government, but one of the most impactful on the lives of Americans.
Understanding the Department of Education’s Role in Higher Education
Here are the biggest roles the Department of Education plays in students’ lives as they navigate college.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education’s Role in Supporting English Learners
A range of EL programs and funding sources are under threat if Trump dismantles the Education Department.
Unlocking the Full Potential of CCAMPIS for Student Parents
Funding limitations and barriers keep many parenting students from accessing child care. Federal policymakers can act to expand support.