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According to an analysis by SHEEO (State Higher Education Executive Officers Association), higher education institutions are folding at a rate of one per week in 2024. As they grapple with financial pressure and declining enrollment, many colleges and universities are increasingly turning to mergers and acquisitions to prevent closure. Our team shares what you need to know about this trending approach. #HigherEd #PrivateEquity

Looking forward to joining my co-founder, Anna Kimsey Edwards and the Whiteboard Advisors team at HolonIQ’s terrific ‘Back to School’ Summit this year.

Ben Wallerstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Whiteboard Advisors is joining the 23rd Annual 'Back to School' Summit in New York, Sep 10-11 to share W/A insights on the market, policy and what to expect in 2025 and beyond. Join us in New York with 500 global leaders for the world's leading conference for global education executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors. https://lnkd.in/gcWwnAg4 HolonIQ #education #holoniqbacktoschool #edtech #highereducation #k12

Anna Kimsey Edwards, Chief Advocacy Officer and Co-Founder at Whiteboard Advisors is joining the 23rd Annual 'Back to School' Summit in New York, Sep 10-11 to share insights on the K12 regulatory landscape and policy expectations for 2025 and beyond. Join us in New York with 500 global education executives, institutional leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors for Ideas, insights and connections to transform the way the world learns. HolonIQ #education #holoniqbacktoschool #edtech #highereducation #k12 #upskilling https://lnkd.in/gcWwnAg4

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling is expected to have far-reaching impacts for the U.S. Department of Education, which has long used broad regulatory authority to set policy. W/A's Ted Eismeier, Noah Sudow, and David DeSchryver break down what you need to know about the decision. #ChevronDeference #SCOTUS #EdPolicy

The pressure is on for the U.S. Department of Education to tie up loose ends on the 2024-25 award year and shore up the FAFSA form and submission processes for the next cycle. Here’s what you need to know about what’s next. #HigherEducation #FinancialAid

Our team is thrilled to bring you the first edition of our brand-new biweekly publication, the EdSheet. 🎉 This newsletter is focused on the latest education business and funding news. You'll find: ▪ A curated selection of financial transactions (VC, PE, M&A, and others), ▪ the business deal of the week, ▪ trends across the education industry, and ▪ the top 10 articles we're reading right now. #PrivateEquity #ImpactInvesting #Comms4Good

Congratulations to my colleague Matthew Tower for his first edition of the EdSheet—the first of many! Fans of Matt's etch.club (Acquired by Whiteboard Advisors) can subscribe to the EdSheet for Matt's bi-weekly insights on the state of education markets, venture funding, M&A, and deal flow across the K-12 and higher ed landscape. In the inaugural "Deal of the Week" feature, he talks to Michael London from Uwill about their recent acquisition of The Virtual Care Group—what comes next for the student mental health category and how they were able to finance two acquisitions without having to raise new capital.

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $67.9 billion discretionary budget for the U.S. Department of Education for fiscal year 2025, marking an 11% overall cut from the previous year’s spending. W/A's Head of K-12 Communications, Thomas Rodgers, summarizes what you need to know. #FederalFunding #EducationPolicy