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Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement on the Final ED Rule on Accrediting Agencies
October 31, 2019
WASHINGTON (October 31, 2019) — Today, Emily Bouck West, Deputy Executive Director of Higher Learning Advocates, released a statement on the final rule on accr…
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Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement of Support for the Advancing Competency-Based Education Act
October 21, 2019
WASHINGTON (October 21, 2019) — Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, made the following statement to express support for the Advancin…
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Higher Learning Advocates Makes Statement of Support for Quality Higher Education Act
October 15, 2019
WASHINGTON (October 15, 2019) -- Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, made the following statement to express support for the Quality…
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Higher Learning Advocates Comments on Just-released House College Affordability Act
October 15, 2019
WASHINGTON, (October 15, 2019) -- Today, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott introduced the College Affordability Act, which serves to rea…
Op-eds
Who’s afraid of accountability? The conservative case for better measures of success in higher education.
October 11, 2019
Higher Learning Advocates board member and former Congressman Luke Messer makes the conservative case for better measures of success in higher education in Pol…
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Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement on the FUTURE Act
September 19, 2019
Higher Learning Advocates is encouraged that the House of Representatives has passed the FUTURE Act—legislation to ensure current funding for Historically Blac…
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Higher Learning Advocates Submits Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), SNAP
September 17, 2019
Higher Learning Advocates submitted a comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the “Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition A…
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Higher Learning Advocates Applauds the Introduction of the “Empower Parents in College Act” for its Support of Today’s Student Parents
September 10, 2019
Higher Learning Advocates applauds the introduction of the “Empower Parents in College Act” for its support of today’s student parents.
Press
Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education
August 22, 2019
Higher Learning Advocates Executive Director Julie Peller argues that competency-based education (CBE) requires a unique approach in Education Dive.
Press
Florida Daily: Elijah Cummings Working With Florida Congressman to Help Veterans at Colleges, Universities
July 29, 2019
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho and Rep. Elijah Cummings introduced the “Safeguarding Student Veterans Act."
Press
Florida Daily: Veterans Groups, Education Leaders Back Donna Shalala’s Effort to Close GI Benefits Loophole
July 25, 2019
Higher Learning Advocates supports amendment on DOD Institution Assistance funds in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Press
Inside Higher Ed: Groups Align to Advocate for Today’s Students
July 24, 2019
Higher Learning Advocates joins with groups to form the Today's Students Coalition.

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Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement on the Final ED Rule on Accrediting Agencies

Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement of Support for the Advancing Competency-Based Education Act

Higher Learning Advocates Makes Statement of Support for Quality Higher Education Act

Higher Learning Advocates Comments on Just-released House College Affordability Act

Who’s afraid of accountability? The conservative case for better measures of success in higher education.

Higher Learning Advocates’ Statement on the FUTURE Act

Higher Learning Advocates Submits Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), SNAP

Higher Learning Advocates Applauds the Introduction of the “Empower Parents in College Act” for its Support of Today’s Student Parents

Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education

Florida Daily: Elijah Cummings Working With Florida Congressman to Help Veterans at Colleges, Universities

Florida Daily: Veterans Groups, Education Leaders Back Donna Shalala’s Effort to Close GI Benefits Loophole

Inside Higher Ed: Groups Align to Advocate for Today’s Students