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As student achievement declines, educators are calling out the impact of cellphones on student engagement & well-being. Federal, state, & local lawmakers all play a role in addressing this issue & can work together to develop student-centered policies. americanprogress.org/article/10-pol…

The Trump administration's move to unlawfully dismantle the Dept. of Education by moving critical programs to other agencies will cause headaches for students, families, schools, and colleges. Read the new CAP analysis on this below ⬇️ americanprogress.org/article/moving…

Proud to be cited by an excellent article on Higher Ed boards by @MadisonWeiss94 and @spartridge_phd from @CAPHigherEd #highered #accountability #governingboards americanprogress.org/article/how-un…

College is changing fast, and students are feeling it. Viviann Anguiano from @CAPHigherEd joined us to break down today’s biggest challenges, how lived experience informs better policy, and what states and institutions can do to support learners. 🎙️thirdway.org/interview/inte…

The R&D ecosystem is a driver of economic growth, and strengthening HBCUs' research capacities can help supercharge it.

Read the full report here: americanprogress.org/article/bolste…

In addition, Congress should pass the HBCU IGNITE Act to help HBCUs build research capacity and ensure that the American workforce is robust and globally competitive.

A new report from @CAPHigherEd and @tmcf_hbcu highlights disparities in federal research funding for HBCUs. Despite constituting 3% of four-year institutions, HBCUs receive less than 1% of federal R&D funding. americanprogress.org/article/bolste…

Mark your calendar 🗓️ Tues, Sept. 16 from 2-3PM ET "The State of Online Higher Education in 2025" hosted by @CAPHigherEd will examine the oversight, equity, and student protections in outsourced online education. RSVP here: americanprogress.org/events/the-sta…

The Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in research grant funding to more than 600 colleges and universities across the country. These harmful actions will hurt students, communities, and the U.S. economy.

Join CAP and local leaders on Tuesday, August 19th for a discussion on how state and local leaders can mitigate the effects of federal cuts to public schools to ensure equal access to a quality education for all students. @EdProgress' Weadé James will moderate a conversation with Chase Christensen, @m_dinapoli_jr, @BBKogan, and Yasmina White. americanprogress.org/events/back-to…

This fall, the Department of Education will write new regulations about student loan repayment plans and other higher ed issues. Students and borrowers have a seat at the table - consider getting involved!

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will make it harder for many community college students to afford food & healthcare. A new report from @amprog shows how affording basic living expenses are increasingly a barrier for community college students’ success: americanprogress.org/article/the-fu…

What if power was really returned back to the people? @BetoORourke on his vision of true democracy:

Federal research & development are a bedrock of the U.S. economy. These activities foster innovation, find new cures for diseases, and make the U.S. a global leader. Canceling R&D grants and cutting agency budgets means lost knowledge, opportunity, and growth.

From credentials to careers, community colleges are driving workforce innovation. Read the full issue brief from @MadisonWeiss94 to learn how they’re shaping the future of work. americanprogress.org/article/5-ways…

Community colleges are key to building a skilled workforce. My latest issue brief for @CAPHigherEd explores 5 ways they’re driving economic growth and opportunity. Read more here: americanprogress.org/article/5-ways…

New from me! Private school choice programs jeopardize the quality of education for 9.8 million rural students across the country. To better understand the impacts, I spoke with educators from West Virginia, Indiana, and Vermont. 1/3 americanprogress.org/article/how-th…