Essential education programming for children in underserved communities is threatened by the proposed elimination of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding.
Education in America
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Harvard v. Trump
Attempts to restrict grants and foreign student enrollment will accelerate an existing decline of America’s flagship universities.
Posted inEducation in America
New York Democrats are Wasting an Opportunity to Reverse COVID Learning Loss
Pilot programs have shown success tutoring students. The state government has yet to follow suit.
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Why Are Republicans Planning to Tax University Endowments More Heavily Than Other Forms of Private Wealth?
There isn’t a legitimate public purpose. The intent is punitive and political.
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Borrowers Besieged
Student debtors are under attack on all sides. Government contractors make their life miserable, and financial predators are poised to capitalize.
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No Foreigners at Harvard!
Today on TAP: Trump, Miller & Co. tell Harvard it can’t admit foreign students, for fear they may increase our store of knowledge.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Trump and the Tech Oligarchy
Trump seems to be destroying America’s innovation system, but he is really skewing it in favor of tech monopolies.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Congress Funded Head Start. The Trump Administration Is Holding Up the Money.
Delays in funding and new procedures to justify budgets have led to temporary closures and massive uncertainty for programs, workers, and families who rely on child care.
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The Culture War Comes Home to Florida International University
Gov. Ron DeSantis installs another far-right ally to lead one of the state’s top schools as he tightens his control over public universities and colleges.
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Republicans Opt to Make Education an Upper-Class Privilege
The goal is to save money on higher-education assistance to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
