Magin Misael Sanchez
@notmisael.bsky.social
📚 Higher Ed Senior Policy Analyst @ UnidosUS | 🎓first-gen UVA alum (2x), MPP | Salvadoreño | 🏳️🌈 |☕️ Coffee addict | 📷 IG: notmisael | 📣Posts are my own
The budget reconciliation bill made one of the largest cuts to higher education in U.S. history which may force students — especially Latino students — to abandon advanced education degrees.
Learn more in my latest blog
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
@unidosus #highered #obba #obbba #recon
Learn more in my latest blog
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
@unidosus #highered #obba #obbba #recon
unidosus.org
September 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The budget reconciliation bill made one of the largest cuts to higher education in U.S. history which may force students — especially Latino students — to abandon advanced education degrees.
Learn more in my latest blog
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
@unidosus #highered #obba #obbba #recon
Learn more in my latest blog
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
@unidosus #highered #obba #obbba #recon
Let's be real, this is intentional misuse of what will be poorly collected data by an understaffed and under-resourced Department of Education.
August 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Let's be real, this is intentional misuse of what will be poorly collected data by an understaffed and under-resourced Department of Education.
As we wrap up Pride 2025, check out out my new blog!
Having came out during college, it as been incredibly validating to be able to research and name the dynamics queer Latinx students face within and outside of the classroom.
@weareunidosus.bsky.social
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
Having came out during college, it as been incredibly validating to be able to research and name the dynamics queer Latinx students face within and outside of the classroom.
@weareunidosus.bsky.social
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
Double jeopardy: Top drivers pushing Latinx LGBTQ+ students out of college
This year’s Pride celebrations have been marked by an increasingly hostile struggle for equality for LGBTQ+ rights throughout the country. Latinx LGBTQ+ students also face systemic barriers and inters...
unidosus.org
June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As we wrap up Pride 2025, check out out my new blog!
Having came out during college, it as been incredibly validating to be able to research and name the dynamics queer Latinx students face within and outside of the classroom.
@weareunidosus.bsky.social
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
Having came out during college, it as been incredibly validating to be able to research and name the dynamics queer Latinx students face within and outside of the classroom.
@weareunidosus.bsky.social
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
@weareunidosus.bsky.social - “As Congress advances a federal budget this week, it's critical they protect Pell Grants. Half of Latino undergrads rely on them to afford college and climb the economic ladder. Cutting these grants would set families — and the U.S. economy — back.” bit.ly/3EL8aK4
bit.ly
April 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
@weareunidosus.bsky.social - “As Congress advances a federal budget this week, it's critical they protect Pell Grants. Half of Latino undergrads rely on them to afford college and climb the economic ladder. Cutting these grants would set families — and the U.S. economy — back.” bit.ly/3EL8aK4
Let's be clear, these proposals to undercut educational opportunities and economic mobility are unpopular with Latino voters.
- 62% oppose efforts to decrease funding for Pell Grants
- 60% oppose eliminating the Department of Education
- 60% oppose allowing immigration enforcement in public schools
- 62% oppose efforts to decrease funding for Pell Grants
- 60% oppose eliminating the Department of Education
- 60% oppose allowing immigration enforcement in public schools
Nearly Two-Thirds of Hispanic Voters Believe Country is Headed in the Wrong Direction; 70% of Them Hold President Trump Responsible
Pocketbook issues continue to dominate the concerns of U.S. Latino voters — cost of living, jobs, housing and health care affordability — with immigration
unidosus.org
April 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Let's be clear, these proposals to undercut educational opportunities and economic mobility are unpopular with Latino voters.
- 62% oppose efforts to decrease funding for Pell Grants
- 60% oppose eliminating the Department of Education
- 60% oppose allowing immigration enforcement in public schools
- 62% oppose efforts to decrease funding for Pell Grants
- 60% oppose eliminating the Department of Education
- 60% oppose allowing immigration enforcement in public schools
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Ah, I don't recall seeing @econroy.bsky.social post but also see his posts on this too.
TLDR most credible people agree these policies would harm lower SES and working class borrowers.
TLDR most credible people agree these policies would harm lower SES and working class borrowers.
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Our team @educationwork.newamerica.org has a piece out on the reconciliation bill from the Ed and Labor Committee.
Rachel Fishman breaks down the bill, and how it flies in the face of what most Americans say they want when it comes to higher ed
#HigherEdSky
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Our team @educationwork.newamerica.org has a piece out on the reconciliation bill from the Ed and Labor Committee.
Rachel Fishman breaks down the bill, and how it flies in the face of what most Americans say they want when it comes to higher ed
#HigherEdSky
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
How the House Reconciliation Bill Harms the Average American Family
The House reconciliation bill makes college less affordable — ignoring Americans’ top higher ed concern
www.newamerica.org
April 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ah, I don't recall seeing @econroy.bsky.social post but also see his posts on this too.
TLDR most credible people agree these policies would harm lower SES and working class borrowers.
TLDR most credible people agree these policies would harm lower SES and working class borrowers.
The Federal Pell Grant provides critical financial aid to low-income students, including Latinos, making higher education a more attainable possibility.
Learn more through our Pell Grant Fact Sheet. unidosus.org/publications...
Learn more through our Pell Grant Fact Sheet. unidosus.org/publications...
Pell Grant: Unlocking Latino economic mobility
This fact sheet outlines how the Federal Pell Grant serves as a key tool for addressing educational inequities faced by Latino students.
unidosus.org
April 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Federal Pell Grant provides critical financial aid to low-income students, including Latinos, making higher education a more attainable possibility.
Learn more through our Pell Grant Fact Sheet. unidosus.org/publications...
Learn more through our Pell Grant Fact Sheet. unidosus.org/publications...
"Unless higher education discovers its collective nerve and collective voice, those who “threaten the very mission of the university and its values of free inquiry” will get precisely what they want."
Opinion: "The university has compromised its autonomy and its integrity not for clemency, but — at best — for a stay of execution." chroni.cl/4iZZSwr
Opinion | Columbia Capitulated — But So Did the Rest of Higher Ed
The gravity of the university’s mistake should not obscure our widespread failure.
chroni.cl
March 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"Unless higher education discovers its collective nerve and collective voice, those who “threaten the very mission of the university and its values of free inquiry” will get precisely what they want."
“The Trump administration’s action to essentially eviscerate the Department of Education is yet another short-sighted, reckless and destructive decision that will shortchange the future well-being of all Americans."
unidosus.org/press-releas...
unidosus.org/press-releas...
UnidosUS Condemns Trump Administration’s Dangerous Action to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education’s staff and structure, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: “T...
unidosus.org
March 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“The Trump administration’s action to essentially eviscerate the Department of Education is yet another short-sighted, reckless and destructive decision that will shortchange the future well-being of all Americans."
unidosus.org/press-releas...
unidosus.org/press-releas...
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This is who was fired from the union workforce at the Department of Education yesterday. Every single number is a person who served the nation and whose life was wrongly disrupted. That's the first tragedy, but it's clearly not the only one.
March 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This is who was fired from the union workforce at the Department of Education yesterday. Every single number is a person who served the nation and whose life was wrongly disrupted. That's the first tragedy, but it's clearly not the only one.
February 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
“We’ll keep fighting,” Sanchez said. “We’ll keep advocating, because we may not have gotten it right now, but we’ll get it eventually.” www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Mixed reactions after Biden nixed TRIO for undocumented students
Advocates for undocumented students feel mixed emotions after the Biden administration nixed plans to expand some TRIO programs to noncitizens.
www.insidehighered.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“We’ll keep fighting,” Sanchez said. “We’ll keep advocating, because we may not have gotten it right now, but we’ll get it eventually.” www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
ICYMI: Two-Thirds of Latino college students considered leaving school, and one-third actually did. Read more from UnidosUS Survey of Latinos in Higher Education. #UnidosUSHE #UnidosUS
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Latinos and Higher Education Survey
This survey explores the aspirations and challenges faced by Latino college students as they navigate higher education.
unidosus.org
December 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
ICYMI: Two-Thirds of Latino college students considered leaving school, and one-third actually did. Read more from UnidosUS Survey of Latinos in Higher Education. #UnidosUSHE #UnidosUS
unidosus.org/publications...
unidosus.org/publications...
Uplifting this incredibly useful guide from @presalliance.bsky.social for those advising mixed-status families on FAFSA data protections
Helping students with #FAFSA completion but unsure how to address security concerns?
We created a guide to help you confidently navigate these conversations and support students in making informed financial aid decisions.
Read it here: www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_pr...
We created a guide to help you confidently navigate these conversations and support students in making informed financial aid decisions.
Read it here: www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/effective_pr...
December 1, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Uplifting this incredibly useful guide from @presalliance.bsky.social for those advising mixed-status families on FAFSA data protections
10/10 Wrestling Puns @rseltzer.bsky.social, no notes
November 26, 2024 at 12:54 PM
10/10 Wrestling Puns @rseltzer.bsky.social, no notes
November 24, 2024 at 3:55 AM
ICYMI: Latino colleges are clearly aspirational in their views of college degree as a driver of economic mobility. However, this promise must be safeguarded from the threat imposed by the student debt crisis. Check out @thesbpc.bsky.social’s Aissa and my new blog.
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
The Ongoing Fight to Cancel Student Debt is Key to Securing Economic Justice for Latino Families
For too long, the $1.7 trillion student loan debt crisis has hampered economic mobility and worsened inequities across our country—particularly for Latino students and families.
unidosus.org
November 23, 2024 at 7:44 PM
ICYMI: Latino colleges are clearly aspirational in their views of college degree as a driver of economic mobility. However, this promise must be safeguarded from the threat imposed by the student debt crisis. Check out @thesbpc.bsky.social’s Aissa and my new blog.
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
unidosus.org/progress-rep...
For Higher Ed folks who are about to get exposed to non-stop Pro Wrestling Gifs/Memes anytime ED does anything…
November 20, 2024 at 2:10 AM
For Higher Ed folks who are about to get exposed to non-stop Pro Wrestling Gifs/Memes anytime ED does anything…
As people arrive from the other app, proud to share the work we did on UnidosUS’ Survey of Latinos in Higher Education, uncovering the unique challenges and aspirations of 3,000 current and recently graduated Latino college students nationwide. #UnidosUS #UnidosUSEdu
unidosus.org/publications...
unidosus.org/publications...
Latinos and Higher Education Survey
This survey explores the aspirations and challenges faced by Latino college students as they navigate higher education.
unidosus.org
November 17, 2024 at 2:41 AM
As people arrive from the other app, proud to share the work we did on UnidosUS’ Survey of Latinos in Higher Education, uncovering the unique challenges and aspirations of 3,000 current and recently graduated Latino college students nationwide. #UnidosUS #UnidosUSEdu
unidosus.org/publications...
unidosus.org/publications...
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I set up a starter pack specifically of folks who are Higher Education Policy and Advocacy pros, as well as well as policy orgs that focus on higher education policy.
If I have missed you, or your org, please let me know, or as new orgs set up accounts.
#EduSky
go.bsky.app/4ikmJ3T
If I have missed you, or your org, please let me know, or as new orgs set up accounts.
#EduSky
go.bsky.app/4ikmJ3T
November 17, 2024 at 12:57 AM
I set up a starter pack specifically of folks who are Higher Education Policy and Advocacy pros, as well as well as policy orgs that focus on higher education policy.
If I have missed you, or your org, please let me know, or as new orgs set up accounts.
#EduSky
go.bsky.app/4ikmJ3T
If I have missed you, or your org, please let me know, or as new orgs set up accounts.
#EduSky
go.bsky.app/4ikmJ3T
Maybe this one lasts longer than Instagram Threads… maybe
November 14, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Maybe this one lasts longer than Instagram Threads… maybe