@ThirdWayTweet’s Ed Program – Developing a high-quality education agenda focusing on value & creating demand for new policy ideas to improve student outcomes.
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Federal scholarship tax credits differ from traditional private school vouchers: public school students can also receive scholarships. With thoughtful state design, they can bring new resources to students and support public education systems. Learn more: thirdway.org/memo/ensuring-p…
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A degree is one of the clearest paths to economic mobility, but too many students never cross the finish line. The Postsecondary Student Success Act helps colleges scale proven student success strategies, & we're proud to endorse it. Read our statement: thirdway.org/press/statement…
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🗣️The Pell Grant has a real impact on real students.
Hear directly from recipients about how it helped them afford college, stay enrolled, and open doors they once thought were out of reach. Learn more at protectpell.com.
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We are proud to endorse the Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act and support investments that help the next generation of teachers and school leaders thrive.
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The success of future generations and our economy depend on America’s teachers. That’s why I’ve introduced a bill alongside @RepJahanaHayes to provide funding for school districts to enhance or establish mentoring and induction programs for new educators. Let's break it down:
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We've added fresh opportunities to our higher ed job board! Check out these few and explore more at higheredpolicyjobs.org. 💼
➡️ Assoc. Director of Research, @IHEPTweets
➡️ State Policy Manager, @NCANetwork
➡️ VP of Development @jfftweets
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When institutions invest in students, results matter 📈. A new analysis, in partnership with Excelencia in Education, finds that Hispanic-Serving Institutions lead in economic mobility outcomes for low-income students. Read more: higheredvaluemetrics.org/blo…
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The Pell Grant is the foundation of our nation’s financial aid system, but today, it is being asked to do more with less. Congress must act to close the gap and protect the grant from continued funding shortfalls. Learn more at protectpell.com 💡
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When graduates consistently leave programs and go on to earn low wages, something needs to change. An earnings test for institutions adds accountability by helping ensure students and taxpayers are better off. More in @washingtonpost: washingtonpost.com/education…
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Federal scholarship tax credits could inject new funding into public schools, but only if they can compete with established private-school networks. Our newest memo lays out how states can help public-serving organizations become SGOs fast. 🔗: thirdway.org/memo/ensuring-p…
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Over 7 million students each year rely on the Pell Grant to afford college. But with continued funding shortfalls, access to higher education could narrow for the students who need it most. Congress must act to protect Pell. Learn more at protectpell.com.
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Accreditation reform can’t survive on regulatory whiplash. In collaboration with @goACTA, we argue that lasting higher ed accountability must come from Congress, not shifting presidential agendas. ⬇️ washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
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Students deserve clear answers before they enroll. Debt-to-earnings data helps show whether graduates are actually earning enough to manage their student loans, bringing more accountability and transparency to higher ed. More in @insidehighered: insidehighered.com/news/gove…
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“Accreditors are being asked to take on more responsibilities, including politically sensitive ones,” said Emily Rounds. Critics warn the proposed overhaul could add complexity instead of clarity. Read more in @insidehighered: insidehighered.com/news/gove…
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The ASAP model doubled three-year community college graduation rates and is now helping students succeed at nearly 70 institutions across nine states. Your state could be next. Join an informational webinar on May 29 from 2–3 PM ET. Register here: tinyurl.com/ASAPScalingInfoS….
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Quality assurance. Accountability. Value. Modernization.
This memo lays out five bipartisan principles to guide accreditation reform. Real change belongs in Congress, not executive overreach.
🔗 thirdway.org/memo/five-bipar…
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Our friends at @IHEPTweets released resources on reimagining college admissions to expand opportunity for all students. The framework shares strategies for policymakers, colleges, admissions professionals, and researchers to expand access. Learn more: youtu.be/2gxhMxYAcSo?si=cBLo…
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Thousands of borrowers are expected to receive a discharge of their federal student loans during the month of May, said the Education Department in a court filing last week. The discharges were preliminarily approved for these borrowers in March under income-driven repayment plans. But some questions remain about the timing and scope of the student loan forgiveness. forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/…
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Round 2 of ED’s neg reg takes place this week with the AIM Committee. But innovation only works when quality stays at the center. Technology should support, not replace, the meaningful interaction students are promised w/ qualified faculty.
➡️ thirdway.org/memo/aiming-for…
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Third Way Education retweeted
"The state of higher education demands durable congressional action, not fleeting regulatory reform."
✒️ ACTA's Kyle Beltramini & @ThirdWayEDU's Emily Rounds
📰 @dcexaminer
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No matter where you fall politically, higher ed needs a stronger quality assurance framework. But the Trump Administration’s push to change accreditation through regulation instead of statute risks prioritizing rhetoric over lasting reform.
Read more: washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
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