Topic: Higher Education

Hands Off Our Schools: Student Rally in DC to Fight for Their Education Rights

article-cropped April 14, 2025 by Iyana Moore

High school and college students protested at the Department of Education to stop the ongoing attacks on higher ed

The Next Threat to Education: Congress’ Budget Reconciliation

compass April 14, 2025 by EdTrust

Here’s what families, advocates, and education leaders need to know — and what we can do about it

Invest in Need-Based Financial Aid to Achieve a Talent Strong Texas

presentation-chart April 04, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

The Texas Legislature has the opportunity to strategically invest in financial aid programs to support low-income students to advance the state’s workforce goals

How Emergency Relief Funding Helped Students Stay in College During the Pandemic

files April 03, 2025 by Sandra Perez, Jinann Bitar

Two EdTrust briefs paint a clearer picture of how federal emergency relief funding impacted college students and provide recommendations for improving future aid funding

How One Texas College Uses Effective Data-Driven Strategies to Support Student-Parents

article-cropped March 27, 2025 by Andrea Thurston, Sabreyna Reese

Student-parents have complicated lives. The College of Health Care Professions is meeting them where they are

Undocumented Students Are Living in Fear on College Campuses. The Effects of Campus Raids

article-cropped March 19, 2025 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

Amid ICE raids on college campuses, immigrant and undocumented students are living in fear for themselves and family members

The Further Gutting of the Department of Education

article-cropped March 11, 2025 by Blair Wriston

Cutting nearly half of mission-critical positions across the Department of Education means fewer resources and support for students and families

Erasing Opportunity: How Trump’s Education Policies Harm Black College Students

article-cropped March 10, 2025 by Iyana Moore

The Trump administration’s policies have reversed the advancements made, putting Black students at increased risk

The Department of Education Is Under Attack. Student Borrowers Should Protect Themselves

article-cropped March 05, 2025 by Victoria Jackson

The Trump administration is trying to dismantle the Department of Education. Borrowers should act now to safeguard their student loan data