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The Hidden Bias in College ROI Frameworks
April 15, 2026 by Michelle Chen, Sebastian Kane Most ROI models underestimate the value of colleges serving high proportions of students of color and those from low-income backgrounds by focusing solely on graduate earnings and ignoring factors like race, income, and local job markets. But there’s a fairer way to evaluate colleges’ true worth
Protecting Students Amid Federal Attacks on Higher Education Opportunities
April 02, 2026 by EdTrust Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts
A Guide for States on Implementing Workforce Pell Grants
April 02, 2026 by A new guide explains how Workforce Pell expands federal financial aid to short-term, career-focused programs and how states and stakeholders can implement it effectively
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Trump’s Proposed FY27 Budget Cuts Threaten the Future of Education Research
April 20, 2026 by Ivy Morgan The president’s budget request contradicts the recommendations in its “Reimagining IES” report, which calls for strengthening education data and research — not gutting them
When Schools Stop Feeling Safe: The Hidden Learning Crisis Driven by Immigration Enforcement
April 13, 2026 by Augustus Mays The removal of sensitive locations protections is creating unnecessary trauma for students, teachers, families, and the broader school community
D.C.’s Families Deserve Autonomy, Not Greater Federal Control
April 13, 2026 by Denise Forte Because Washington, D.C. lacks full local control and remains subject to federal decisions, shifts in federal policy can disproportionately affect its schools, creating heightened uncertainty for students, families, and educators and reinforcing the need for greater local authority
What’s at Stake with Pell Grants
April 10, 2026 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. If Congress doesn’t act, the Pell Grant program faces a potential deficit of $17 billion
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Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY27 Labor-H Appropriations
April 21, 2026 by EdTrust We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive
EdTrust Comment on the Workforce Pell Grant Program Regulation
April 09, 2026 by EdTrust This letter is submitted in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Workforce Pell Grant eligibility rules
The Trump Administration Continues its Campaign to Defund Education
April 03, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget
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