Elizabeth Morgan
@elizabeth-morgan.bsky.social
CXO, National College Attainment Network (NCAN). Here until every American can fulfill their potential through education after high school. Opinions my own. There will be dog photos.
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Opinion | For New High School Grads, Workforce Pell Might Be Wrong Place to Start
Many young people will be better served by going straight to degree programs—not using up their Pell eligibility on short-term programs. The regulations should account for this. https://bit.ly/4iNFH5Z
#EDUSky
Many young people will be better served by going straight to degree programs—not using up their Pell eligibility on short-term programs. The regulations should account for this. https://bit.ly/4iNFH5Z
#EDUSky
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Opinion | For New High School Grads, Workforce Pell Might Be Wrong Place to Start
Many young people will be better served by going straight to degree programs—not using up their Pell eligibility on short-term programs. The regulations should account for this. https://bit.ly/4iNFH5Z
#EDUSky
Many young people will be better served by going straight to degree programs—not using up their Pell eligibility on short-term programs. The regulations should account for this. https://bit.ly/4iNFH5Z
#EDUSky
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It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
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Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
BREAKING: Supreme Court GRANTS Texas request to restore redistricting maps
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
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Rep. Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rep. Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE
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Of the bottom 10 states in the country with the lowest number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, nine are western states. Bill DeBaun of the National College Attainment Network has a few theories as to why.
Why do these western states have such low FAFSA completion rates?
Of the bottom 10 states in the country with the lowest number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, nine are western states. Bill DeBaun of the National College Attainment Network has a few theories as to why.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Of the bottom 10 states in the country with the lowest number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, nine are western states. Bill DeBaun of the National College Attainment Network has a few theories as to why.
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Please come for all the gory details on the new ACTS survey component:
>3.5 times the administrative burden!
>Millions of dollars in unbudgeted costs!
>12 columns of data on every single applicant since 2020!
>29 columns of data on every enrolled student!
>7 years of data to be reported by April!
>3.5 times the administrative burden!
>Millions of dollars in unbudgeted costs!
>12 columns of data on every single applicant since 2020!
>29 columns of data on every enrolled student!
>7 years of data to be reported by April!
New ACTS reporting requirements are finalized and they introduce significant data obligations for 4-year institutions. Join us for a webinar with @jamessmurphy.bsky.social to unpack what's next.
Thurs, Dec 4 @ 3pm ET
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#ACTS #IPEDS #HigherEd #EdPolicy #Data
Thurs, Dec 4 @ 3pm ET
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#ACTS #IPEDS #HigherEd #EdPolicy #Data
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Please come for all the gory details on the new ACTS survey component:
>3.5 times the administrative burden!
>Millions of dollars in unbudgeted costs!
>12 columns of data on every single applicant since 2020!
>29 columns of data on every enrolled student!
>7 years of data to be reported by April!
>3.5 times the administrative burden!
>Millions of dollars in unbudgeted costs!
>12 columns of data on every single applicant since 2020!
>29 columns of data on every enrolled student!
>7 years of data to be reported by April!
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Normally the @usdeptofed.bsky.social hosts a financial aid conference the first week of December to provide administrators with updated education on regulations.
But that hasn’t happened this year.
So @insidehighered.com talked with financial aid experts about why that's concerning.
But that hasn’t happened this year.
So @insidehighered.com talked with financial aid experts about why that's concerning.
Federal Aid Conference Delayed, University Employees Lament
Financial aid administrators are upset that the Education Department has not scheduled its annual training for them. But one official says it’s now slated for March.
www.insidehighered.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Normally the @usdeptofed.bsky.social hosts a financial aid conference the first week of December to provide administrators with updated education on regulations.
But that hasn’t happened this year.
So @insidehighered.com talked with financial aid experts about why that's concerning.
But that hasn’t happened this year.
So @insidehighered.com talked with financial aid experts about why that's concerning.
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We first note that hand-wringing about the decline in US college enrollments has mistakenly linked such declines to the price of four-year colleges.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
December 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We first note that hand-wringing about the decline in US college enrollments has mistakenly linked such declines to the price of four-year colleges.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
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I REMEMBER.
In 1981, nearly 100% of people with AIDS died, often rapidly.
I remember weeping.
I remember Ronald Reagan's refusal to say "AIDS".
I remember the brave patients, loving caregivers, and the defiant power of ACT-UP.
And finally the miracle of modern therapy.
Rise up for World AIDS day.
In 1981, nearly 100% of people with AIDS died, often rapidly.
I remember weeping.
I remember Ronald Reagan's refusal to say "AIDS".
I remember the brave patients, loving caregivers, and the defiant power of ACT-UP.
And finally the miracle of modern therapy.
Rise up for World AIDS day.
Commemorating #WorldAIDSday is an act of defiance against ideology driven policies that will end our progress to end the epidemic.
December 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I REMEMBER.
In 1981, nearly 100% of people with AIDS died, often rapidly.
I remember weeping.
I remember Ronald Reagan's refusal to say "AIDS".
I remember the brave patients, loving caregivers, and the defiant power of ACT-UP.
And finally the miracle of modern therapy.
Rise up for World AIDS day.
In 1981, nearly 100% of people with AIDS died, often rapidly.
I remember weeping.
I remember Ronald Reagan's refusal to say "AIDS".
I remember the brave patients, loving caregivers, and the defiant power of ACT-UP.
And finally the miracle of modern therapy.
Rise up for World AIDS day.
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A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
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Big changes are coming to federal homelessness programs—and they will impact Arlington. Join us for a community briefing to learn what’s changing, what it means for our neighbors, and how you can help. Dec 4 (Virtual) | Dec 8 (In-Person) www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Big changes are coming to federal homelessness programs—and they will impact Arlington. Join us for a community briefing to learn what’s changing, what it means for our neighbors, and how you can help. Dec 4 (Virtual) | Dec 8 (In-Person) www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...
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The Bezos Post is beyond parody. THIS was their lead editorial this morning. Seriously.
bluevirginia.us/2025/11/tues...
bluevirginia.us/2025/11/tues...
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Bezos Post is beyond parody. THIS was their lead editorial this morning. Seriously.
bluevirginia.us/2025/11/tues...
bluevirginia.us/2025/11/tues...
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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Margaret Spellings, the Ed Sec'y under George W. Bush, weighs in on the changes announced today to move several core functions of the Ed Dept to other federal agencies
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Margaret Spellings, the Ed Sec'y under George W. Bush, weighs in on the changes announced today to move several core functions of the Ed Dept to other federal agencies
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MAGA’s ongoing war on academic freedom, reflected in headlines from the last 24 hours.
November 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
MAGA’s ongoing war on academic freedom, reflected in headlines from the last 24 hours.
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🚨Calling all education+social science researchers! 🚨
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚨Calling all education+social science researchers! 🚨
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
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Time to swear in Adelita Grijalva, let her cast the final vote to release the Epstein files!
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Time to swear in Adelita Grijalva, let her cast the final vote to release the Epstein files!
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‘The presence of two words — “equity” and “inclusion” — on page 50 of a 5-year-old grant application just killed a program at UC Berkeley that for half a century helped thousands of East Bay teens recognize that they could go to college and even pay for it.’
Two words in UC Berkeley grant application have led to defunding of 50-year-old program
The Trump administration canceled UC Berkeley’s Educational Talent Search — a 50-year-old program that helped thousands of East Bay teens get to college — over two words in its grant...
www.sfchronicle.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
‘The presence of two words — “equity” and “inclusion” — on page 50 of a 5-year-old grant application just killed a program at UC Berkeley that for half a century helped thousands of East Bay teens recognize that they could go to college and even pay for it.’
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Cornell Chapter of the AAUP
Statement on Cornell’s agreement with federal government
aaup-cornell.org/2025/11/07/s...
Statement on Cornell’s agreement with federal government
aaup-cornell.org/2025/11/07/s...
Statement on Cornell’s agreement with federal government
The Cornell AAUP chapter has consistently stated that any deal with the Trump administration would be strategically unwise and a betrayal of Cornell’s principles. This remains the case. We ar…
aaup-cornell.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Cornell Chapter of the AAUP
Statement on Cornell’s agreement with federal government
aaup-cornell.org/2025/11/07/s...
Statement on Cornell’s agreement with federal government
aaup-cornell.org/2025/11/07/s...
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story link www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Anybody interested in the last special election of this year, TN 07, might consider following @aftynbehn.bsky.social , the Democratic candidate. She needs national attention and support.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Anybody interested in the last special election of this year, TN 07, might consider following @aftynbehn.bsky.social , the Democratic candidate. She needs national attention and support.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
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The #1 lesson from yesterday’s blowout:
Humanities majors killed on the job market
1) Mamdani- Africana Studies
2) Spanberger -French
3) Sherill - Global History
Humanities majors killed on the job market
1) Mamdani- Africana Studies
2) Spanberger -French
3) Sherill - Global History
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The #1 lesson from yesterday’s blowout:
Humanities majors killed on the job market
1) Mamdani- Africana Studies
2) Spanberger -French
3) Sherill - Global History
Humanities majors killed on the job market
1) Mamdani- Africana Studies
2) Spanberger -French
3) Sherill - Global History
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Why does this column exist?
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Why does this column exist?
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Good news: Baltimore’s homicide rate is continuing its downward trend, dropping 31% compared to just last year.
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Good news: Baltimore’s homicide rate is continuing its downward trend, dropping 31% compared to just last year.