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October 11, 2023 | News Clip | India Heckstall

Ed Department: Mass Loan Cancellation Is Off the Table

India Heckstall was quoted: "Pursuing higher education can negatively impact Black families’ wealth because of the debt burden."

August 18, 2023 | Blog Post | Madison Trice

A Solidarity Lens in Response to the SFFA v. Harvard Ruling

The Supreme Court's perspective doesn’t reflect the ways that holistic admissions allow colleges to take race into account as one of many factors that could shape a student’s lived experience.

June 29, 2023 | Press Release | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Affirmative Action Decision Is a Setback for Economic Mobility and Racial Equity

Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn nearly 50 years of precedent—yet again—is ahistorical and harmful to building a multiracial and prosperous democracy. Among its many flaws, this ruling fails to appreciate the history of the Constitution’s 14th amendment. Its equal protection clause…

April 27, 2023 | Blog Post | Christian Collins

Expanding Dual Enrollment With Federal, State Support

Dual enrollment programs are arguably the largest available free college program in the country, and they represent a significant opportunity for the continued expansion of accessible and affordable postsecondary education.

May 02, 2023 | event | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

National Skills Coalition’s 2023 Skills Summit

On May 2, Indi Dutta-Gupta will speak on a plenary panel focused on postsecondary policy at National Skills Coalition’s 2023 Skills Summit in Washington, D.C.

December 22, 2022 | Press Release | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Omnibus Bill Advances Economic Opportunity and Social Justice, Despite Key Omissions

The 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill offers an important opportunity to advance economic opportunity and strengthen social, gender, and racial justice. Yes, the bill includes some heartbreaks—most particularly by failing to address key immigration issues and neglecting to expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC), which demonstrably…

June 23, 2022 | News Clip

10 Reasons Why The Biden Administration Must Provide Student Loan Debt Relief For Black Americans

"The student loan debt crisis threatens the economic security of Black women, according to ​​CLASP."

June 22, 2022 | Blog Post | J Geiman

As Pell Grants Turn 50, It’s Time for Change 

As we celebrate 50 years of the Pell Grant, we are at a critical moment to ensure the program meets these changing needs now—and in the decades to come. Here are three of CLASP's key recommendations for the future of the program.

June 17, 2022 | Blog Post | Christian Collins

Why Juneteenth’s Promise Must Include Higher Education Investment for Black Men

This Juneteenth, the annual reflection of this country’s historical mistreatment of Black Americans must consider the impact of white supremacy on higher education policy.

May 5, 2022 | News Clip | J Geiman

Could Student Loan Debt Threaten Your Health?

J. Geiman is quoted about how student debt can cause serious mental health tolls--especially for Black students.

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