Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED

Twitter account of Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Executive Director of MCAN -Our Goal - 60% MI residents have degrees/certificates by 2030.

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

"Ultimately, the FAFSA is about getting people the information they need to make the best choice for their life and career goals and all students and families deserve that."

https://t.co/40DSAAfyCj

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Kathy took me under her wing at Central and then remained a champion of me & my career after graduation. She was the first to send a note of congratulations when I was named MCAN’s Executive Director. She was always there for a hug and great advice. Sending love to her family.💔

[Zach Gorchow @ZachGorchow]

Very sad news today: Kathy Wilbur, a fixture in the Capitol community spanning the past 5 decades, died this morning. She was 70 and had sudden recurrence of cancer. A friend and mentor to many during her work in the legislative and executive branches and 20+ years in higher ed.

[Sarah Anthony @SarahAnthony517]

Students should be focused on excelling in the classroom, not worrying about affording their next meal.

I introduced a Senate Resolution urging the federal government to amend SNAP to simplify the college student exemption to make aid more accessible to low-income students

[Bridge Michigan @BridgeMichigan]

Michigan State launches tuition-free guarantee for families making up to 65K https://t.co/fCEiSdRikK

[Axios @axios]

The Biden administration announced another $9 billion in student loan forgiveness through its debt relief programs, bringing the total forgiveness to $127 billion for about 3.6 million borrowers.
https://t.co/2b2UbTrZE6

[Bridge Michigan @BridgeMichigan]

Tuition-free Michigan Reconnect program expands to 21 year olds. What to know https://t.co/Ydb4BALqOn

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Excited about the possibility of a universal FAFSA law in Michigan!

https://t.co/j3xiWKb039

[Morgan Womack @womackmo]

BREAKING: Woodruff will not seek permanent MSU president role. From @scheertheojrn for @thesnews: https://t.co/iTGSq4D9PQ

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

It really is this simple:

We’re lowering the cost of college for Michiganders. All you need to do is fill out your FAFSA.

[Bridge Michigan @BridgeMichigan]

Opinion | Michigan community colleges better than portrayed, but need help https://t.co/crn6eXwSLW

[WXYZ Detroit @wxyzdetroit]

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan education budget Thursday guaranteeing free school meals for all students in public education. https://t.co/YzrD8OHTG6

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Enrollment declining for low-income and Black college and university students in Michigan https://t.co/0vvAhrq0T3

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Celebrated the state’s education budget signing today at Suttons Bay High School!

[Jonathan Oosting @jonathanoosting]

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer creates new 'Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential' focused on pre-K to college https://t.co/4bvGYnNaTR via @BridgeMichigan

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

In the wake of today's Supreme Court decision on student loan relief, we need a new way forward. And we're moving as fast as we can.

Here's what's next:

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Supreme Court ends Biden student loan forgiveness: how it impacts Michigan | Bridge Michigan https://t.co/ZZ0r2iOBhg

[David Jesse @reporterdavidj]

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Student-Loan Cancellation for Millions of Borrowers https://t.co/pyFoVCamFB

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Loved comments from @NitzanPelman in a session at #JFFHorizons that the skills messaging at the conference was not the right tone and lacked context (my words - not hers). I appreciated someone else felt the discomfort I was feeling and voiced it from the stage.

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Ask them what their children are doing. They aren’t getting “skills badges” on a “learning record.” They are going to fancy colleges just like their parents. If it’s good enough for you…and your kids…why not everybody else?

Disappointed in JFF.

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Really disappointing exchange at #JFFHorizons

Guy from Google: We are still hiring people with degrees.

Session Moderator: I don’t think you’re allowed to say that at this conference. Do you want to rephrase that?

I’m shocked at the anti-college rhetoric here.

[Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN ED @MCANExec]

Data shows college is a good decision. Grads will make more $, be more hirable & build assets & wealth. That doesn’t make other pathways bad, but we can’t just will them to be better. And these remarks mostly come from white people w/ fancy college degrees making six figures.