Appropriations
What Federal Law Says About the Department of Ed’s Functions
Many of the agency’s offices and programs are codified in federal law, raising questions about how much McMahon can reduce the department without Congress.
What Do the Latest Enrollment Trends Tell Us About Community Colleges
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center's Current Term Enrollment Estimates: Fall 2024 community college enrollment has increased but enrollment has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
Q&A: Who Serves on Community College Boards?
Carrie Kisker, Ph.D., talks with Trustee Quarterly about findings from the ACCT-CSCC Survey of Community College Trustees.
On Capitol Hill, Concerns Grow Over NSF Cuts Threatening Community College STEM Job Training
Budget cuts, reductions in force, and funding freezes hamstring community college programs around emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
McMahon Confirmed as ED Secretary; Announces “Final Mission”
Linda McMahon is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education and delivers speech on "final mission" for the Department of Education.
Department of Education’s February 14 Dear Colleague Letter on Title VI and Equal Protection: Overview, Open Issues, and Implications for Higher Education
Additional information from Saul Ewing, LLP's Insights Blog that breaks down OCR's Dear Colleague Letter and steps institutions can consider taking.
