Reporter’s notebook
White House roundtable on higher ed House member seeks review of NJCAA policy on trans athletes ED’s new acting COO of student aid White House roundtable on higher ed The White House on Wednesday held…
Government
CTE in dual enrollment, degree apprenticeships
A House hearing on Wednesday focused on high school career and technical education (CTE) programs included discussions about dual enrollment and “degree apprenticeships” at community colleges. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-California), chair of the House Subcommittee…
Washington Watch: Update on new IPEDS survey requirements
The U.S. Education Department’s new IPEDS admissions survey will exclude most two-year colleges, but it’s unclear if community colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees would remain on the hook for new reporting requirements. The Education Department…
The president’s plan to dismantle ED
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled its plans to outsource large swaths of the Education Department (ED) to various other federal agencies, including moving postsecondary education programs like TRIO and institutional aid to the Department…
Innovations to reduce college costs
A House hearing on innovations at colleges that reduce costs examined a wide range of cutting-edge programs, such as tapping AI to cut operational costs and sharing online programs. But witnesses and several House members…
Why community colleges can’t sit this one out
It is no secret that the past year has presented challenges for higher education at the federal level. Colleges have had to deal with a slew of executive orders, cuts or freezes to key grant…
Washington Watch: ED announces new FIPSE grants
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Monday announced a slate of new programs under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) to support initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI), civic discourse, accreditation and…
A Marine’s new mission: Building military pathways for today’s students
As Veterans Day approaches, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our nation with courage and commitment. But for many veterans, the spirit of service doesn’t end with their military careers….
Washington Watch: Rulemaking panel in sync on loan changes
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Thursday wrapped up its second and final negotiated-rulemaking meeting focused on student loan programs to address changes directed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Despite significant debate around…
Better transparency to inform college decisions
A Senate hearing on Thursday focused on improving college financial transparency — from total costs and student aid packages, to acceptance and completion figures — to help students and families make more informed choices when…