Public schools in Florida and California - two states known for keeping tuition low - will enjoy the biggest PROMISE Grants. A handful of low-cost private schools, especially Western Governors University, also get large net grants.

The more important impact is the effect on colleges' incentives. U.S. CBO thinks the accountability provisions will reduce new student loan volume by 20% as colleges seek to avoid making bad loans. That's the biggest win here. Full analysis: aei.org/education/how-…

I cannot imagine the feelings of those men—many just boys—carried by Higgins boats toward hostile shores at Normandy. I sometimes watch the opening scene of "Saving Private Ryan" to remind myself of their courage and sacrifice. Today is one of those days. youtube.com/watch?v=hdBEyi…

Concurring with the CBO and JCT, four leading fiscal models “all show a tax cut of around $4.0T over ten years, partially offset by spending cuts of about $1.5T over the same time span.”

Per Elevate, two power conference athletic departments have entered into an agreement for this private capital funding. It was only a matter of time.

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"Visualizing America’s $1.8 Trillion Federal Deficit" visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-am…

I’ve had my coffee, I’ve had my beignets, and I am ready to share my initial thoughts on the Senate HELP bill. Overall, it’s great—though I think we can go further, particularly on accountability for colleges. 🧵

On the latest episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus and Jared Schachner discuss why increased broadband access during the pandemic reduced engagement and achievement for low-performing students. aei.org/podcast/the-un…

Some notes on Gabbard's video. Washington Post Opinions washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

Five years after the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has jumped to 23% and that needs to change immediately. In The 74, 50CAN VP of Policy Liz Cohen shows how better data + clearer messaging can get kids back in class. Every day counts.

Chronic absenteeism rates are not falling fast enough. Only about one-third of students are in districts on pace to cut 2022 absenteeism in half by 2027, a target 15 states have officially adopted. — Nat Malkus aei.org/research-produ…

In light of the Senate Parliamentarian's rejection of several provisions in the Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill, including some dealing with higher ed, now's a great time to listen to Preston Cooper and Nat Malkus discuss the bill on The Report Card🎙aei.org/podcast/big-ch…

From JAMA: Both high and increasing addictive screen use trajectories were associated with suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation, and worse mental health in US youths. ja.ma/4lnJBlZ

Big setback for the school choice movement as Senate parliamentarian nixes school voucher program from giant tax bill. The provision would give a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to state-based scholarship-granting org. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

💥💥BREAKING: In a landmark decision today SCOTUS ruled 6-3to UPHOLD Texas's law to age restrict porn sites as CONSTITUTIONAL. This is a huge WIN for the parents and children of America! Here's my analysis🧵

Ed Committee Advances Penny Schwinn, Richey Nominations to Full Senate - new from Linda Jacobson The 74 the74million.org/article/ed-com…

NOTABLE CHANGES in the Senate-passed version of the reconciliation bill: - New excise tax on solar/wind sourcing from China is OUT - Rep. KELLY's bill for REITs is IN -- congress.gov/bill/119th-con… - New tax credit for contributions to nonprofits granting elementary/secondary

Senate Passes A Different Version Of Federal School Vouchers via @forbes forbes.com/sites/petergre…

"Your task will not be an easy one." From Eisenhower's letter to courageous Allied troops on June 6, 1944 -- #DDay.