1. What is the #FarmBill? The Farm Bill is legislation that governs agricultural and food policy. The federal government must reauthorize it every five years. This significant legislation governs many nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 2. How does education access in SNAP affect the economy? In…

A journey is often defined by its beginning and its end. Where it started and where it finished. However, the path to broad and equitable higher education has not followed a linear trajectory. The twists and turns of national and state policy require us to reflect on our organization’s journey…

By: Manon Steel Since 2020, the world has been challenged to rethink the way we approach education. We — through a commitment to learning and our students — found creative solutions to providing them with interactive instruction and getting them the tools they need to succeed. Though this process was…

By: Jocelyn Salguero & Carrie Welton In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress made a historic investment of $76 billion in emergency aid to students and colleges via the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Alongside this aid, Congress also implemented two provisions intended to improve students’ ability to access…

By: Manon Steel What is postsecondary education for? Professor William Deresiewicz argues that the purpose of college is not to prepare yourself for the “real world,” pick a useful major, or to gain a return on investment, but to create a self. …

By: Manny Rodriguez Governor Newsom’s proposed 2023–24 state budget includes $40.3 billion allocated for California’s higher education segments and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Overall, this provides the higher education space stability amidst slow economic growth. Key Investments and Proposals 5% base funding increase for the University of California…

By: Onjila Odeneal and Manon Steel We have a robust set of community partners who are on-the-ground experts in the needs and experiences of Michigan students. Their knowledge base is drawn from years of countless hours they spend building relationships and trust with their communities in Michigan and linking students…

By: Lydia Franz, Policy Associate, Accountability, TICAS The Department of Education (ED) indicated earlier this month it will conduct a negotiated rulemaking process this year to propose new regulations for distance education, among other higher education topics. One area of distance education ripe for review is the requirement that online…

By: Dr. Jhenai Chandler, TICAS Earning a high-quality degree generates upward mobility for college graduates, but this benefit eludes millions of students unable to complete their college education. The challenge of college completion is an old topic that requires new and targeted solutions. New reports indicate the national six-year college…