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.
Lexington’s First Civic Assembly
Learn more about the first civic assembly in the United States to be fully locally run and organized in Lexington, Kentucky.
Virtual
11AM – 12PM EDT
One New Thing: Colleges Use AI to Address Civic Challenges
RethinkAI’s work is highlighted as a resource for higher education institutions interested in civic AI.
Strengthening Connections to Early Intervention Services Through Policy and Practice
Early intervention is a key support for young children’s development, but it can be hard for families to access these crucial services. Explore how policy and practical implementation can help.
Virtual
12PM – 1PM EDT
Blanket EdTech Bans Miss the Mark: Better Policies for Student Tech Use
Blanket edtech bans risk harming student learning. Better policies should guide balanced, effective, and accountable tech use in schools.
Comparing Creative Pathways across States: Degree Apprenticeships and Community College Bachelor’s Programs
This piece gives an overview of the top ten states for community college bachelor’s programs and degree apprenticeships, two workforce-focused strategies making college degrees more affordable and accessible.
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.
Darjan Vujica
Fellow, Future Security
1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World
Join author Liaquat Ahamed to discuss his new book that follows the buildup and aftermath of the crisis of 1873.
Hybrid