What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Cosmetology Students
This blog post focuses on how the OBBBA will impact cosmetology education and the students it enrolls.
Accountability in Higher Education
Public Comments on the Post Secondary Commission’s July 2025 Standards Revision
The New America Higher Education Policy Team submitted comments on the Post Secondary Commission’s (PSC) (an aspiring accreditor) July 2025.<…
Don’t Stop at Earnings: Why Congressional Republicans Must Tackle Student Debt in Reconciliation
Including a debt metric would help stop high-cost, low-value programs and protect the integrity of the federal student aid programs.
Risk-Sharing for Higher Education: The House Republican Proposal’s Impact on Institutions and Students
From weak incentives to perverse outcomes, the House GOP’s risk-sharing framework is in need of further discussion and improvements.
One Way Congress Can Support American Families and College Students with Children
The U.S. higher education continues to fail over 3 million parenting students. Ewa Obatuase discusses what Congress can do to support them.
OPM Watch: How Regulators Can Protect College Students
The U.S. Department of Education must rescind Obama-era guidance that permits OPMs to operate as they do now.
2U’s Bankruptcy Signals Urgent Need for Federal Action
The U.S. Department of Education should act now to strengthen oversight of OPMs.