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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. https://t.co/0XcWmyUtE1
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 ⬇️
https://t.co/hFKELywuZy
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.
🎙️https://t.co/MNLPSpUfRj
No better time that @CBCFInc ALC Week to highlight the disparity in federal R&D funding at HBCUs. Read our report along with @amprog here: https://t.co/tSkdAGypIE
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.
https://t.co/U9MsVUrvtH
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.
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: https://t.co/3uQpB0ILJa
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.
The Trump administration is attacking universities across the country, in both red and blue states, as part of its anti-higher ed, anti-science, and anti-democracy agenda.
📍Use our new map to see how your school and community are being impacted by funding cuts: https://t.co/1IyrPSDrH7
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. https://t.co/8T0FP7p1MS
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!
Register here to learn more about how to make your voice heard and protect students and borrowers through the negotiated rulemaking process!
https://t.co/tFMkDluQKl
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:
https://t.co/gs85Vskl2h
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.
American innovation, like the moon landing 56 years ago today, makes this country great.
So why are Trump and his allies in Congress looking to gut funding for NASA and other science programs?
Tell your representatives to protect American innovation: https://t.co/RskHCftXJE
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.
https://t.co/gc0iPNSc3t
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: https://t.co/d24En5S8jP
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
https://t.co/EBu4X2mND6