Michelle Asha Cooper

Mother, daughter, sister, loyal friend, and southern girl who dreams big dreams

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

Thank you, ALL! I am honored to join the administration of @JoeBiden & @VP and look forward to working with @teachcardona as his acting assistant secretary of postsecondary education + deputy assistant secretary for higher education @usedgov. #BuildBackBetter

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

Despite the obstacles put forward by this decision, our commitment remains. We cannot be deterred.

[Lumina Foundation @LuminaFound]

For our full statement, please visit the link below. https://t.co/iTfno1EjHw

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

“Deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.” - Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

Check it out!

[Lumina Foundation @LuminaFound]

Dr. @CourtLB joined @thechangeldr’s podcast, Changing Higher Ed, to discuss the methods and findings of the State of Education Report 2023, a three-year study completed with our partner @Gallup. Listen to the episode at the link below. https://t.co/cjnMlwtA6w

[Lumina Foundation @LuminaFound]

Lumina Foundation remains steadfast in our belief that everyone should have equal access to earning degrees, certifications, and other credentials after high school. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/xmMyKRJ9w4

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@DrThomasDickson My pleasure!

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

Thanks @AGBInsights. Enjoyed the convo!

[AGB @AGBInsights]

In this Q&A, @MACooperPhD of @LuminaFound dives into how boards can foster greater connections throughout #HigherEd, collaborating with outside partners with overlapping interests, and why increasing college attainment is important for all Americans. https://t.co/pk2hMs6oAQ

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@nchemstweets @bt_prescott Congrats, Brian!

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

Such a pleasure to spend time with @MariaKFlynn & @HigherEd_Rob focused on America’s Talent Pipeline! @jfftweets @SHEEOed

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@claremccann Early trick-or-treating starts when? 😂

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

Good news!

[Clare McCann @claremccann]

New regulations to reform reviews for changes in ownership, close the 90-10 loophole for #4profit colleges, and expand Pell access to incarcerated students have cleared review & are en route to publication and I skipped the rest of the way to work this beautiful fall day! #negreg

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

A promise made – a promise kept.

Today, @USEDGov has officially opened the application for @POTUS’s student debt relief program. Go to https://t.co/oDkhVZrZS5 sign up today.

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

Teachers
Office Staff
Custodial Workers
Counselors

You are all eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Sign up before the waiver expires! #PSLF

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@TrellisResearch @mkant @Sarah_Bauder1 @SDucich You have a copy of this photo! I’m so grateful. It was a memorable experience

[Professor J @dcwriter360]

The event will feature my good colleagues @kevincarey1, @MACooperPhD, and my editor @glastris. It will also feature @JamesFallows, @FallowsDeb and @PamEddinger.

[GeneSperling46 Archived @GeneSperling46]

More evidence of @POTUS's historic labor market recovery:
Hispanic unemployment: Down to 3.8% in September – the lowest ever on record! Cut by >1/2 from 8.6% in Jan 2021.
Black unemployment: Down from 9.2% in Jan 2021 to 5.8% in September – below its Feb 2020 rate of 6%.

[GeneSperling46 Archived @GeneSperling46]

Next time someone tells you the Rescue Plan “over-learned” lessons from Great Rec, you might point out that @ this point in last recovery:
Unemployment: 8.6% Now: 3.5%
Black UE: 15.6% Now: 5.8% (below Feb'20)
Hispanic UE: 11.2% Now: 3.8% (record low!)
Long-term UE: 5.7m Now <1.1m

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@GeneSperling46 Learned a lot working with you, Gene! #courageunderfire 🔥

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@UnderSecKvaal Thank you James & @SecCardona for developing a great team and ensuring that we all stayed focus on the important work of serving students. Grateful that I got a chance to work so closely with and learn from you!

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@IHEPTweets @LuminaFound Thanks @IHEPTweets! Working here with such phenomenal colleagues was an essential part of my career. Learned a lot and thank y’all for being such good teachers! Will take those lessons with me.

[Michelle Asha Cooper @MACooperPhD]

@jdmatsudaira @claremccann @usedgov @LuminaFound I miss you too, Jordan!!