Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19 News and Resources’
3 ways the pandemic is changing colleges’ mandate right now
“The (students) are certainly not who you see in movies,” said Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, a nonprofit aiming to improve student outcomes, during a panel. “They’re not, by and large, playing Frisbee on the quad, going to frat parties on Friday nights and leaving in four years.” Many nontraditional students require assistance with…
Read MoreHigher 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 for today’s students—as we have seen…
Read MoreHigher Learning Advocates Submits Reply Comment Regarding the Emergency Broadband Benefit
WASHINGTON — Higher Learning Advocates today submitted a reply comment to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the broadband benefit for Pell-eligible students. HLA reaffirmed the importance of ensuring that all students can quickly access the benefit and shared our support for additional recommendations. You can read the full comment here.
Read More#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 affordable and reliable high-speed internet access and connected devices by…
Read MoreHigher Learning Advocates Urges Congress to Prioritize Students in COVID-19 Relief Package
WASHINGTON — Earlier today, a bipartisan group of Senators released a framework summary for their $908 billion proposal, dubbed the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020. While we are encouraged by bipartisan movement to provide additional COVID relief before the end of the year, we continue to urge Congressional leaders and negotiators to prioritize…
Read MoreColumbia may look whiter and wealthier next year. Here’s why.
Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, told the Hechinger Report that the FAFSA application is often the first step students take when applying to college. FAFSA applications are strong predictors of student enrollment, particularly for low-income students who depend on the FAFSA to pay for college. Read the full piece here.
Read MoreAM in the AM
Executive Director Julie Peller spoke with KMAland Broadcasting about higher education during the pandemic. Listen here.
Read MoreHigher Learning Advocates Urges Congress to Prioritize Today’s Students in Final Coronavirus Package
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Senate Republicans released their coronavirus relief plan, the HEALS Act, which is aimed at supporting Americans as the pandemic continues. Julie Peller, executive director of Higher Learning Advocates, made the following statement regarding upcoming bipartisan negotiations: “As Congress continues to work toward the next emergency relief package, Higher Learning Advocates urges policymakers…
Read MoreReopening schools can affect all types of students
Executive Director Julie Peller appeared on CBS 19 News to discuss colleges and universities reopening this fall and how decisions can affect all of today’s students. Watch the interview here.
Read MoreFall semester will be a difficult one for college students
Executive Director Julie Peller appeared on WRAL News to discuss how institutions and policymakers can best support today’s students as they return to college this fall. Watch the interview here.
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