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Higher Learning Advocates Comments on the American Jobs Plan

WASHINGTON — Today, the Biden Administration announced the American Jobs Plan, which includes significant investments in workforce training, broadband, and community college infrastructure. Executive Director Julie Peller made the following statement regarding the plan: “Higher Learning Advocates commends the Biden Administration for its propos...
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Higher Learning Advocates Applauds the Passage of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Congress passed and President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, which will provide much needed support to today’s students as the pandemic continues and beyond. Executive Director Julie Peller made the following statement: “Higher Learning Advocates is pleased to see continued investment in direct emergency aid fo...
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Higher Learning Advocates Congratulates Dr. Miguel Cardona, Newly Confirmed Secretary of Education

Higher Learning Advocates Congratulates Dr. Miguel Cardona, Newly Confirmed Secretary of Education

WASHINGTON — Higher Learning Advocates congratulates Dr. Miguel Cardona on his confirmation as Secretary of Education. Executive Director Julie Peller made the following statement regarding his confirmation: “Higher Learning Advocates congratulates Secretary Cardona and looks forward to working with the Secretary and Department of Education ove...
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FCC Adopts Higher Learning Advocates’ Recommendations for Pell Students in the Emergency Broadband Benefit

WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released approved rules related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program, which Congress created in December 2020. The EBB provides a $50 per month benefit for eligible households, including students receiving Pell Grants, to pay for broadband services. Today, Executive Direc...
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Statement Regarding FCC Open Commission Meeting & Emergency Broadband Benefit

WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an Open Commission Meeting to discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program, which Congress created in December 2020. The EBB provides a $50 per month benefit for students receiving Pell Grants to pay for broadband services. Today, Executive Director Julie Peller made th...
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Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement on President-Elect Biden’s American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON — Higher Learning Advocates applauds President-elect Biden’s American Rescue Plan and its focus on the needs of today’s students. Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, made the following statement: “Higher Learning Advocates is glad to see that President-elect Biden’s proposed relief package includes me...
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Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement Regarding Secretary of Education Nominee

WASHINGTON — Higher Learning Advocates congratulates Miguel Cardona, President-elect Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Education in the incoming administration. Executive Director Julie Peller made the following statement regarding the announcement of his nomination: “Higher Learning Advocates looks forward to working with Miguel Cardona on be...
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#ConnectCollegeStudents Legislative Victories & More in Year-End Deal

#ConnectCollegeStudents Legislative Victories & More in Year-End Deal

WASHINGTON — Today, Congress introduced an omnibus funding package combined with additional coronavirus relief. The following statement can be attributed to Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates. “We thank Congressional leaders for recognizing the importance of assisting students who are having difficulty accessing affor...
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