Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education PodcastJul 20, 2023 Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education Dr. John B. King Jr. joins the podcast to discuss recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and what the future looks like for American students. Jul 20, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry In the NewsJul 14, 2023 Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry Chancellor of Maricopa Community College District Steven Gonzales writes about the impact the CHIPS and Science Act has had on Arizona students and workforce development. The law spurred increased investments in semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and investing in training programs to fulfill the workforce needs. Jul 14, 2023 Arizona Capitol Times Steven Gonzales
Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers In the NewsJun 6, 2023 Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers Recent electrical engineering graduate, Maddix Curtis, describes how the Biden administration is bringing manufacturing jobs back to Ohio. With investments in infrastructure and clean energy, recent graduates are seeing more opportunities for high-paying jobs. Jun 6, 2023 The Columbus Dispatch Maddix Curtis
Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program The Biden administration’s actions erased the debt of an Arizona school teacher. Dec 12, 2022
Liz Shuler on Labor Day, Workers’ Rights, and the State of Unions PodcastSep 1, 2022 Liz Shuler on Labor Day, Workers’ Rights, and the State of Unions In honor of Labor Day, Daniella talks with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler about what the holiday means; recent wins for the labor movement, including the Inflation Reduction Act; and the key issues workers and unions are continuing to fight for. Sep 1, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Rachel Lim
What’s Trending? The Good Kind of Canceled ArticleAug 31, 2022 What’s Trending? The Good Kind of Canceled This week’s edition of “What’s Trending” breaks down the spirited response on Facebook and Twitter to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Aug 31, 2022 Eric Coffin-Gould
Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living ArticleAug 23, 2022 Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living Canceling student loans offers targeted relief crucial to helping households improve their financial security—it is not a decisive factor in battling inflation. Aug 23, 2022 the Center for American Progress Rose Khattar, Zahir Rasheed
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAug 15, 2022 5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation Student debt cancellation would help people of all ages, reduce the racial wealth gap, and help borrowers weather turmoil in the student loan system. Aug 15, 2022 the Center for American Progress Ella Azoulay, Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri, 1 More Bradley D. Custer
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt ReportAug 3, 2022 After President Biden Cancels Student Debt Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans. Aug 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
Federal Aid Does Not Increase Public College Tuition ArticleJul 27, 2016 Federal Aid Does Not Increase Public College Tuition A persistent theory on college prices is more talking point than truth. Jul 27, 2016 Ben Miller
Opportunity for Some Fact SheetJul 30, 2015 Opportunity for Some Gov. Jeb Bush has presented himself as a moderate candidate who wants to restore Americans’ right to rise up the economic ladder. But his affirmative action ban lowered access to college in Florida and decreased economic opportunity. Jul 30, 2015 Kristen Ellingboe, Anna Chu
The Ryan Budget’s Pell Grant Cuts Put College Out of Reach for Low-Income Students ReportAug 28, 2012 The Ryan Budget’s Pell Grant Cuts Put College Out of Reach for Low-Income Students Stephen Steigleder explains how Rep. Ryan's budget plan would negatively affect Pell Grants, making college unaffordable for many low-income students who rely on the aid to get a higher education degree. Aug 28, 2012 Stephen Steigleder
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.