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Accreditation Needs Reform. ED’s Forthcoming Proposed Rule Misses the Mark
July 23, 2026 by Robbie Ha The Department of Education’s forthcoming proposed rule on accreditation would weaken accountability, erode academic freedom, and expand political influence over higher education
What Happens When Grad PLUS Loans Disappear?
July 23, 2026 by Noppakan Sirikul, Tionna Ellis, Tihirah Ruffin, Brianna Huynh State fact sheets show how ending Grad PLUS loans will widen funding gaps, increase private borrowing, and strain graduate education and workforce pipelines
Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)
July 13, 2026 by Nancy Duchesneau Unlike traditional research led by adult experts, Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) engages those most impacted as co-researchers
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How States Can Strengthen Basic Needs Supports for College Students
July 21, 2026 by Paulina Fraser In an increasingly unaffordable economy, it’s a harsh reality that food insecurity continues to impact young people far after they leave the classroom. States can do more to fill the gaps
Private Student Lending Threatens a National Promise
July 20, 2026 by Denise Forte Rather than addressing the root causes of rising college costs or strengthening financial aid, the Trump administration is abandoning students of color and students from low-income backgrounds by shifting the burden of paying for higher education onto private student loans
How Graduate Education Loan Limits Will Hurt Students With Disabilities
July 17, 2026 by Jenna Maree P. Wong New graduate loan caps ignore disability-related costs, and could force many to choose between graduate school, private debt, and meeting basic needs
Maryland Middle School Students Are Being Left Behind
July 13, 2026 by Natalia Mendizabal When people discuss college and career opportunities, why are students expected to wait until high school to access college and career opportunities?
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Education in the Crosshairs, Part III: What Dismantling the Department of Education Means for Students
July 22, 2026 by EdTrust Oral testimony by EdTrust senior vice president, Wil Del Pilar
New Report Finds Massachusetts Fails to Meet the Literacy Needs of Thousands of Adolescents, But Bright Spots Show It’s Possible
July 16, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level
Joint Comment on OMB’s Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
July 15, 2026 by EdTrust Education and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment expressing concerns regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed overhaul of the administration of federal financial assistance
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