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House Democrats Introduce Bill to Reauthorize the Higher Education Act

The Higher Education Act – legislation from 1965 that governs federal higher education programs – is supposed to be renewed every five years. It hasn’t been reauthorized in over a decade. But on Tuesday, Democrats in the House Committee on Education and Labor introduced the College Affordability Act, a first stab at a broad overhaul of the higher education legislation.

October 16, 2019

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College Funds, HACU Laud Bipartisan, Bicameral Title III Legislation

While federal lawmakers often face criticism for failure to work together across party lines, they have drawn praise for introducing legislation that would extend funding for minority serving institutions under Title III and allocate about $100 million.

May 5, 2019

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Study Finds Wide Institutional Differences in Instructional Spending

Among America’s nearly 5,500 colleges and universities, public schools spend the most on student instruction relative to tuition fees collected, with lower amounts spent by private nonprofit institutions and the least by for-profits, according to two reports recently published by The Century Foundation.

March 28, 2019

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Executive Order’s Free-Speech Provisions Draw Criticism

President Donald J. Trump’s signing of a controversial executive order Thursday was met with immediate criticism from areas of higher education, particularly aspects intended to address a perception that some schools are intolerant of conservative political views.

March 21, 2019

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Groups Unite on HEA Priorities for Military-Connected Students

Strengthening the GI Bill, institutional accountability and protecting military-connected families from unethical and illegal practices were among the top concerns that various veteran and military-service groups want to see addressed in a reauthorized Higher Education Act.

March 21, 2019

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Education Leaders Laud Some White House HEA Principles

Education leaders reacted positively to some of the principles outlined by the White House as Congress works toward reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, but questioned the possible direction of other aspects based on details yet to emerge.

March 19, 2019

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Experts Say Reauthorized HEA Must Promote Equity

Institutional accountability and effective federal-state partnerships are keys to improving higher education access and equity, particularly when it comes to students experiencing chronic disparities in terms of race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status, experts said at a recent event hosted by the Center for American Progress.

March 1, 2019

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House Education and Workforce Chair Discusses Priorities

In a half-hour session Monday afternoon that seemed to pass faster than a New York minute, U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., spoke and fielded a range of questions about education from about 40 media professionals attending a two-day Education Writers Association seminar titled “Covering Higher Education’s New Political landscape.”

January 28, 2019

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HEA Reauthorization Can Reduce the Equity Gaps that Persist for Students of Color

A new Congress presents a new opportunity to restart the process of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA). Policymakers must reauthorize HEA with a focus on equity because students of color are still struggling to enroll, persist and complete postsecondary education. HEA can help alleviate these barriers by implementing policies that provide students of color the support they need to earn their postsecondary degree or credential. It is time for a comprehensive HEA bill to better serve today’s students, especially students of color.

December 3, 2018

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Briefing Addresses Teacher Shortage and Diversity

WASHINGTON – While some changes have been proposed, more must be made to address a teacher shortage that is affecting K-12 education across the nation, particularly for low-income and Black students. Strategies to address pipeline problems and their impact were discussed Tuesday by panelists at a briefing organized by the Learning Policy Institute.

September 25, 2018

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NUL: Higher Ed Act Renewal Must Address Barriers to Underserved Students

As Congress prepares for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the National Urban League says issues of access, affordability, completion and accountability for underrepresented students should be addressed.

April 2, 2018

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Community College Leaders Seek to Maximize Potential Benefits from Reauthorized Higher Education Act

Community college leaders met in Washington to discuss legislative priorities for the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

June 6, 2016