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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.

March 21, 2022 | Press Release

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

The Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) announces that it has chosen Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta as its next executive director.

February 22, 2022 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Receives Historic Donation

Release announcing an historic donation from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott.

August 11, 2021 | News Clip | Molly Bashay

Walmart and Target up the ante with ‘free college’ for employees

Molly Bashay was quoted about the importance of making postsecondary education accessible and affordable for all.

March 11, 2021 | What’s Next (Executive Director’s Commentary) | Olivia Golden

CLASP Applauds Signing of ARP, Stands Ready to Support Needed Recovery Steps Ahead

Statement from Olivia Golden on the signing of the historic COVID relief package—and the road ahead to a full recovery. 

February 4, 2021 | Press Release

Young Leaders Call on Biden Administration, Congress to Support A New Deal for Youth, Counter COVID Impacts on America’s Young Adults

Today, young adult leaders from across the country called on the Biden Administration, Members of Congress, public and private sectors decisionmakers to support Why We Can’t Wait: A New Deal for Youth, a policy effort to address the urgent economic and social challenges facing young…

November 17, 2020 | event | Lauren Walizer

Ability to Benefit Virtual Symposium

On November 17, Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) will host its Ability to Benefit Virtual Symposium. This symposium, co-sponsored by CLASP, will feature resources, strategies, and expert guidance on the Ability to Benefit provision.

October 20, 2020 | News Clip | Rosa M. García

What Happens Before College Matters

Rosa Garcia was quoted in this installment of a series called "The Black Experience in Higher Education": "Colleges also need to center communities of color and social justice through their curriculums." 

April 21, 2020 | Blog Post | Lauren Walizer

CARES Act Emergency Aid: An Opportunity for Colleges to Address Long-Standing Inequities

The CARES Act offers emergency aid that can help lessen the financial pressure students are facing during this historic crisis. It also offers a chance for colleges to address inequities.

April 30, 2019 | News Clip | Lauren Walizer

Community College Daily E-headlines, April 30, 2019

A CLASP blog, "How Community Colleges Can Meet Students’ Basic Needs," was featured in a daily roundup.

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