Third Way Education
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Third Way's Education Program - Developing a high-quality education agenda focused on value & creating demand for new policy ideas to improve student outcomes.
🔔Native students face real challenges staying enrolled and finishing college. Colleges can make a difference with advising that gets it, financial support that works, mentoring, and programs that build community and belonging.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🔔Native students face real challenges staying enrolled and finishing college. Colleges can make a difference with advising that gets it, financial support that works, mentoring, and programs that build community and belonging.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HigherEd
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New chalkbeat piece that highlights some of the less well-known realities of our current moment for higher ed. I got to chat at length with Matt about the actual trend in tuition (flat or decreasing at publics) versus the perception in the media.
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/11/i...
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/11/i...
Is college enrollment plummeting?
Reports of the death of the bachelor’s degree have been greatly exaggerated.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New chalkbeat piece that highlights some of the less well-known realities of our current moment for higher ed. I got to chat at length with Matt about the actual trend in tuition (flat or decreasing at publics) versus the perception in the media.
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/11/i...
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/11/i...
Consensus reached🚨 ED wrapped up negotiations on student loan changes that could make borrowing fairer and more transparent for students--a key step toward clearer, more consistent, and student-centered loan policies. ⬇️
Washington Watch: Rulemaking panel in sync on loan changes
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Thursday wrapped up its second and final negotiated-rulemaking meeting focused on student loan programs to address changes directed by the One Big Beautiful Bill…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Consensus reached🚨 ED wrapped up negotiations on student loan changes that could make borrowing fairer and more transparent for students--a key step toward clearer, more consistent, and student-centered loan policies. ⬇️
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Even many critics of the Department of Education want its data collection efforts to survive — just somewhere else: via @jillbarshay.bsky.social: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Advocates warn of risks to higher ed data if Education Department is shuttered
But new hires and fresh research grants hint at a quiet rebuilding effort
hechingerreport.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Even many critics of the Department of Education want its data collection efforts to survive — just somewhere else: via @jillbarshay.bsky.social: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
The Higher Education Act changed everything. Since 1965, it has helped millions of students access college through financial aid and support for schools serving those most in need. While revisions are still needed, we're celebrating 60 years today! 🎓
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Higher Education Act changed everything. Since 1965, it has helped millions of students access college through financial aid and support for schools serving those most in need. While revisions are still needed, we're celebrating 60 years today! 🎓
💡Did you know more than half of Native students at #TribalCollegesandUniversities are first-generation college-goers? This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting TCUs—founded by tribal nations to expand access, boost opportunity, and preserve Native culture.
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
💡Did you know more than half of Native students at #TribalCollegesandUniversities are first-generation college-goers? This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting TCUs—founded by tribal nations to expand access, boost opportunity, and preserve Native culture.
Round 2 of negotiated rulemaking kicks off as ED decides which programs qualify for higher grad loan limits. Some programs are lobbying to expand the definition. See why keeping it narrow matters for students and taxpayers. Read more. 🔎 www.thirdway.org/blog/profess...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Round 2 of negotiated rulemaking kicks off as ED decides which programs qualify for higher grad loan limits. Some programs are lobbying to expand the definition. See why keeping it narrow matters for students and taxpayers. Read more. 🔎 www.thirdway.org/blog/profess...
Voters want higher ed reform. Yes, change is needed. No, cutting ED staff and overhauling the system isn’t the answer. Recent federal moves are hurting both sides of the aisle and hitting students and families hardest. Here’s what voters actually want.🔗 buff.ly/IJP274c
October 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Voters want higher ed reform. Yes, change is needed. No, cutting ED staff and overhauling the system isn’t the answer. Recent federal moves are hurting both sides of the aisle and hitting students and families hardest. Here’s what voters actually want.🔗 buff.ly/IJP274c
Wondering how the tariffs will impact institutions — especially those already stretched by rising tech and operating costs? @bencecil.bsky.social shares insights in GovTech on what’s ahead for education. ➡️ buff.ly/yzaYyX7
October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Wondering how the tariffs will impact institutions — especially those already stretched by rising tech and operating costs? @bencecil.bsky.social shares insights in GovTech on what’s ahead for education. ➡️ buff.ly/yzaYyX7
🧑🎓Most first-gen students and students of color attend colleges that welcome all kinds of learners. Seeing challenges as part of the journey can strengthen persistence and belonging.
Learn more about how belonging impacts retention: buff.ly/C5ijtfn
Learn more about how belonging impacts retention: buff.ly/C5ijtfn
October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🧑🎓Most first-gen students and students of color attend colleges that welcome all kinds of learners. Seeing challenges as part of the journey can strengthen persistence and belonging.
Learn more about how belonging impacts retention: buff.ly/C5ijtfn
Learn more about how belonging impacts retention: buff.ly/C5ijtfn
Accreditation should ensure college quality, but it often falls short. Some schools get federal aid even if few students finish or earn less than high school grads. Clear standards would hold colleges accountable & fund schools that deliver real value.
🔗 thirdway.org/memo/how-commo…
🔗 thirdway.org/memo/how-commo…
October 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Accreditation should ensure college quality, but it often falls short. Some schools get federal aid even if few students finish or earn less than high school grads. Clear standards would hold colleges accountable & fund schools that deliver real value.
🔗 thirdway.org/memo/how-commo…
🔗 thirdway.org/memo/how-commo…
Questioning higher ed’s value? Our newest blogs show why it still matters—and the real impact it’s having across the country.
✨Check them out at higheredvaluemetrics.org!
✨Check them out at higheredvaluemetrics.org!
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Questioning higher ed’s value? Our newest blogs show why it still matters—and the real impact it’s having across the country.
✨Check them out at higheredvaluemetrics.org!
✨Check them out at higheredvaluemetrics.org!
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The Trump administration reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to expand the resumption of student loan forgiveness to several repayment plans.
Union reaches deal with Trump administration over student loan forgiveness
The agreement, pending court approval, ensures the Education Department processes loan forgiveness applications for more borrowers in income-driven repayment plans
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October 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Trump administration reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to expand the resumption of student loan forgiveness to several repayment plans.
ICYMI: While we wait for the next neg reg session, check out our latest on defining graduate education. Negotiators should keep the “professional student” definition narrow to stop students from taking on unnecessary debt. ⬇️ www.thirdway.org/blog/profess...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
ICYMI: While we wait for the next neg reg session, check out our latest on defining graduate education. Negotiators should keep the “professional student” definition narrow to stop students from taking on unnecessary debt. ⬇️ www.thirdway.org/blog/profess...
As our friends and allies face uncertainty and instability in the workforce, we want to share our higher ed policy job board, which is updated frequently! Explore the latest postings or submit a position if your organization is hiring. 💼
Higher Ed Policy is Hiring
The premiere spot to access all the latest job listings in the higher education policy space.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
As our friends and allies face uncertainty and instability in the workforce, we want to share our higher ed policy job board, which is updated frequently! Explore the latest postings or submit a position if your organization is hiring. 💼
ED laid off nearly all staff overseeing special education, raising concerns about how students with disabilities will get the support they’re entitled to under IDEA as federal oversight and guidance fall into question.
🔗 More from @zachschermele.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
🔗 More from @zachschermele.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
www.usatoday.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
ED laid off nearly all staff overseeing special education, raising concerns about how students with disabilities will get the support they’re entitled to under IDEA as federal oversight and guidance fall into question.
🔗 More from @zachschermele.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
🔗 More from @zachschermele.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
Project 2025’s education checklist is in motion. Our memo revisits these proposals and breaks down what’s at stake for educators and students. Check it out! 🔍 buff.ly/TZtorBm
October 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Project 2025’s education checklist is in motion. Our memo revisits these proposals and breaks down what’s at stake for educators and students. Check it out! 🔍 buff.ly/TZtorBm
Graduate education is under the policy microscope, and the numbers tell an important story: nearly half of grad students borrow more than they expected. Learn how transparency and thoughtful policy can help students navigate the costs of graduate school 💡: buff.ly/eFCy5wg
October 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Graduate education is under the policy microscope, and the numbers tell an important story: nearly half of grad students borrow more than they expected. Learn how transparency and thoughtful policy can help students navigate the costs of graduate school 💡: buff.ly/eFCy5wg
College rankings that value impact over prestige give regional schools a boost. Insight Into Academia reports on how affordability, mobility, and local impact factor into the scores. 🔗https://buff.ly/UFoVe0y
Rethinking College Rankings: A New Approach Uplifts Regional Schools | Insight Into Academia
What if the best college in America isn’t ivy-covered or sitting on a billion-dollar endowment? A growing movement is questioning traditional ranking systems that reward exclusivity rather than…
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October 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
College rankings that value impact over prestige give regional schools a boost. Insight Into Academia reports on how affordability, mobility, and local impact factor into the scores. 🔗https://buff.ly/UFoVe0y
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📣We’re growing our education team! Third Way is hiring a Higher Education Policy Advisor. If you’re ready to make an impact in higher ed policy, apply today!
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September 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📣We’re growing our education team! Third Way is hiring a Higher Education Policy Advisor. If you’re ready to make an impact in higher ed policy, apply today!
🔗 buff.ly/q45LPFO
🔗 buff.ly/q45LPFO
Students go to college to earn more—but are institutions delivering? 🎓💸 Congress is taking steps to hold schools accountable. Watch our latest animated video to learn more!
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October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Students go to college to earn more—but are institutions delivering? 🎓💸 Congress is taking steps to hold schools accountable. Watch our latest animated video to learn more!
As neg reg sessions kick off this week, one decision is looming: how we should define professional programs. Too many exceptions, and loan limits lose their meaning. 👀 Read our blog to see what’s at stake: www.thirdway.org/blog/profess...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
As neg reg sessions kick off this week, one decision is looming: how we should define professional programs. Too many exceptions, and loan limits lose their meaning. 👀 Read our blog to see what’s at stake: www.thirdway.org/blog/profess...
Grad debt makes up nearly half of student loans. In our latest blog, @bencecil.bsky.social argued Congress intended a narrow definition of ‘professional’ programs so students aren’t overborrowing and have manageable debt. More from @jessicablake.bsky.social @insidehighered.com 🔗: buff.ly/0BSvDPN
September 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Grad debt makes up nearly half of student loans. In our latest blog, @bencecil.bsky.social argued Congress intended a narrow definition of ‘professional’ programs so students aren’t overborrowing and have manageable debt. More from @jessicablake.bsky.social @insidehighered.com 🔗: buff.ly/0BSvDPN
Student loan rules are on the table. As negotiators define ‘graduate’ and ‘professional’ programs under OBBBA, access to federal aid and student debt outcomes hang in the balance. Learn more from @bencecil.bsky.social ⤵️
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September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Student loan rules are on the table. As negotiators define ‘graduate’ and ‘professional’ programs under OBBBA, access to federal aid and student debt outcomes hang in the balance. Learn more from @bencecil.bsky.social ⤵️
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#AANAPISIWeek spotlight✨: Swipe through to see how these top 4 AANAPISIs are supporting Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students—helping them graduate, succeed in careers, and build stronger communities.
🔗Check them out: buff.ly/KAABZ9i
🔗Check them out: buff.ly/KAABZ9i
September 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#AANAPISIWeek spotlight✨: Swipe through to see how these top 4 AANAPISIs are supporting Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students—helping them graduate, succeed in careers, and build stronger communities.
🔗Check them out: buff.ly/KAABZ9i
🔗Check them out: buff.ly/KAABZ9i