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"Through it all, the belief that education could change my life kept me moving forward." 🎓 Read Ashley’s story of finding her own path to graduation: medium.com/@collegecomple…

“Every time for-profit colleges have been given access to more federal aid, abuses have followed. It’s hard to ignore this trendline and yet we’re giving them free reign to do that again.” - says Michelle Dimino in Forbes. 📰Read more from Emma L. Whitford forbes.com/sites/emmawhit…

🗣️ICYMI: Dr. Sarah Reber (@brookingsinst) and our policy advisor Emily Rounds explored what really supports college completion, the hurdles students still face, and the need for simpler systems: thirdway.org/interview/inte…

For-profit colleges are poised to flourish under the Trump Administration—and our director, Michelle Dimino, warns that the House’s new bill opens the door to more abuse, with weak safeguards and major federal funding. 🗞️Read why: forbes.com/sites/emmawhit…

Happening now: TW's Lanae Erickson is moderating the "Groups To Win" panel at #WelcomeFest. Watch it live: welcomepac.org/welcomefest2025

Community colleges are key to building a skilled workforce. My latest issue brief for CAPHigherEd explores 5 ways they’re driving economic growth and opportunity. Read more here: americanprogress.org/article/5-ways…

We joined 170+ orgs in urging Congress: don’t cut #PellGrants! To #ProtectPell, lawmakers must invest new funds and rejecting any eligibility cuts. Pell is essential in preserving college access for low- and middle-income families. Read more: buff.ly/k85Cdrf

“Americans looking for order and fairness in our immigration system are getting neither from President Trump."

CSU campuses rank high for economic opportunity, driving social mobility & workforce growth—opening doors to better jobs and higher earnings for Californians. But funding threats put the state’s economic future at risk. Read more in this Fresno Bee op-ed: fresnobee.com/opinion/reader…

The Pell Grant has long had bipartisan support, but changes in the reconciliation bill could cut funding. That may lead to reduced aid for students, tougher rules to qualify, or added course requirements to get the same amount. Read more in U.S. News & World Report: usnews.com/opinion/articl…

Accreditation is in the spotlight as the Trump Admin pushes drastic changes. Reform is needed, but it must be strategic, student-centered, & focused on accountability. In collaboration with American Council of Trustees and Alumni, we outlined 5 principles for reform. Read the full memo: thirdway.org/memo/five-bipa…

Accreditation reform is too important to ignore in favor of partisan bickering. That's why ACTA and Third Way Education collaborated to create five bipartisan reform principles that prioritize student outcomes over partisan politics:

Sen. Cassidy’s bill drops the House’s risk-sharing plan and ties college accountability to student earnings. Schools would report grad income, and access to aid could depend on outcomes. Read more on the history of earnings thresholds in higher ed policy: thirdway.org/memo/crossing-…

“It’s serving students better by ensuring that they are only permitted to borrow federal loans or go to programs that can meet those standards of quality based on earnings,” said Michelle Dimino after the Senate dropped the House’s risk-sharing plan. ⬇️ insidehighered.com/news/governmen…

Our senior policy advisor Ben Cecil told @usatoday that the loan caps for grad students and parents in the Senate’s reconciliation bill are “much more reasonable” than those in the House’s. Read more about proposed student loan changes. 💰usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

Accreditation plays a major role in determining which colleges can access federal funding—but how does the system actually work? Our latest memo breaks it down. 🔍 thirdway.org/memo/accredita…

🚨Check out the latest on our higher ed job board: ➡️Program Advisor - Better Future Forward ➡️Fall Research Internship - The Brookings Institution ➡️VP of Development and Finance - Campaign for College Explore more at higheredpolicyjobs.org!

“Accountability is something that we need in higher education,” said Cecil. “We need to do it in a way that doesn’t create uncertainty and disrupt the pipeline to higher education that millions of students rely on in the state of Georgia.” ajc.com/education/2025…

Propaganda we’re not falling for…❌ It’s time to push back on the myths shaping the college debate.

As Congress weighs Workforce Pell, accountability is key. A new American Enterprise Institute report finds just 12% of short-term credentials deliver strong wage gains. Public funding should back programs that show real ROI for students. Read the full report below💡 aei.org/research-produ…