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@ThirdWayTweet’s Ed Program – Developing a high-quality education agenda focusing on value & creating demand for new policy ideas to improve student outcomes.
Restoring trust in higher ed starts with accountability. We agree with @ColoMtnCollege’s president: colleges must use labor market data to prove their programs deliver real results, and rebuild confidence in the value of a degree. ⬇️thehill.com/opinion/educat…
Most grad students are expecting an earnings boost after graduation—but are they actually getting the return they’re hoping for? Our latest #ACADEMIXUpshot looks at Ohio’s public colleges to find out. 💡 thirdway.org/report/whats-t…
🚨New loan caps could shut out the next generation of essential workers. Grad students in high-social-value fields already borrow big. See what’s at risk, and what policymakers can do to protect the public good by keeping essential careers accessible. thirdway.org/memo/how-to-fi…
The accreditation system is facing big challenges, and everyone agrees something has to change. 🤝 We’re offering five practical solutions that bring both parties together to improve accountability and put students first. 🔗thirdway.org/memo/five-bipa…
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…
Cutting ED’s capacity right as major reforms roll out is a recipe for failure. We need a functioning department to deliver on accountability and student success—not dismantle it when the stakes are highest and support is at its lowest. insidehighered.com/news/governmen…
States are forcing colleges to change accreditors. ❌ Congress is weighing new rules. ❌ Accreditation is becoming a political battleground. So what is it, and who has the power? Our Q&A breaks it down. 🔗thirdway.org/memo/q-a-highe…
DYK students who lose Pell after year one are 22% less likely to return? The latest #ACADEMIXUpshot outlines smart policy fixes–from clearer SAP rules to stronger support services–to make Pell work better for today’s students💡 Read more: thirdway.org/report/the-pel…
A new @StradaEducation report shows most people overestimate how much college really costs. Clearer pricing and better info can help more students see college as possible—not out of reach. highereddive.com/news/college-a…
The Complete College Photo Library shows real students in real learning environments. We partnered with seven institutions across the country to capture genuine moments of learning and campus life. Learn more: completecollege.org/resource/natio… #HigherEd #CompleteCollegePhotoLibrary
When students lose Pell, they often lose college too–41% drop out after losing federal aid. Our latest #ACADEMIXUpshot outlines 4 ways to improve SAP policies and support services so more students stay on track to graduate.🎓 Read more: thirdway.org/report/the-pel…
PRESS: Third Way Endorses the Bipartisan Dignity Act to Bring Order and Fairness to America’s Immigration System Third Way released the following statement from @LanaeErickson, Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, & Politics on the House introduction of the…
As grad school enrollment and debt soar, policymakers need better tools to track outcomes. Our #ACADEMIXUpshot uses Ohio data to show where master’s degrees deliver, and where they fall short. ⬇️thirdway.org/report/whats-t…
💡New federal borrowing limits put graduate programs for social workers, nurses, and teachers at risk. These fields serve communities but usually offer lower pay. Our report explains how these changes could limit access without smarter, targeted support. thirdway.org/memo/how-to-fi…
OUT TODAY: Our new research series explores how wealth disparities by race and ethnicity shape students’ experiences and outcomes in college and beyond. ihep.org/publication/we…
A college degree remains key to financial security, but student outcomes in American #HigherEd is still uneven. On the Rant Podcast, @KellyMcManusEdu joins @EloyOakley to discuss AV’s work to ensure higher ed truly benefits all students. Full episode: bit.ly/4nLTBHW
Student loan interest will restart for millions of SAVE borrowers usatoday.com/story/news/edu…
Calling all those interested in #HigherEd policy! IHEP is #hiring an Assistant Director of Policy to conduct and manage policy analysis and development to advance IHEP’s policy priorities. Learn more and apply: ihep.hiringthing.com/job/934696/ass…
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It’s important for individuals, regional planners, and education and training providers to know where more middle-skills credentials are needed to meet demand in high-paying middle-skills jobs. bit.ly/3MpoAIc