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An eye-opening and thought-provoking article on the breadth and current realities of federal-to-state land grants. State land management agencies across the United States continue to be the most powerful offices generating billions of dollars from extractive industries to support public institutions that Indigenous Peoples do not have ready access to, despite the lineal history of dispossession. Such well researched articles and personal stories invite us to reconsider how we relate to, and make use of, the lands we inhabit and manage, and who its primary beneficiaries should be. From the article: "Though it’s a complicated and arduous process changing laws and working with state agencies, universities regularly do it. In 2022, the 14 land-grant universities profiled in this story spent a combined $4.6 million on lobbying on issues ranging from agriculture to defense. All lobbied to influence the federal budget and appropriations." https://lnkd.in/eWmUVf_2

Coming 🔜: Advancing Adequacy-Based Funding for Community Colleges in Illinois Join us for the launch of our latest report as we discuss the importance of increasing investment into higher education and creating a more equitable funding system. https://bit.ly/4fiuech

3️⃣ Where do we go now?   The massive, less focused effort of the federal government reduced educational inequality, but did not finish the recovery. It is now up to states to drive local efforts hyper-focused on academic interventions.   As reported in the The Wall Street Journal, "The overall impact of the federal money was modest, and the remaining dollars won’t be enough to get students back to where they were before the pandemic, the researchers projected. The findings come as the money is running out and some schools are cutting academic-recovery programs."   “The pandemic dollars helped with recovery, but the recovery won’t be done,” said Tom Kane. States need to take up the baton with academic catch-up efforts, such as tutoring and summer learning, and continue to focus on lowering absenteeism. https://lnkd.in/eHx6VBY6 Image: The Wall Street Journal

Let's Talk About Our Children's Future! 📣******PLEASE REPOST******📣 Did you know the race for Superintendent of Washington State is heating up? It's not just any election; it's about who will lead our $17 billion/year state school system. This role oversees nearly half of the state's budget and leads on the education of our rising generation. The Seattle Times recently highlighted how crucial this election is, emphasizing the stark choices facing our education system. Read more about it here: [Seattle Times Editorial] https://lnkd.in/gQwrciT4) **Why Should You Care?** - The State Superintendent oversees a huge part of our state’s budget. - The future of our schools and education system is at stake. - This is our largest shared project in terms of dollars, people, and time. This is a call to all parents, teachers, and concerned citizens: let’s engage in a meaningful conversation about the future of our schools. Whether you're leaning towards supporting me or are considering another candidate, the important thing is that we all participate in shaping the future of our education system. **Your Voice Matters** Let’s make sure everyone is aware and has the chance to engage. Please consider re-posting to spread the word about this critical choice for our state's education chief. Your share could make a huge difference in ensuring a bright future for our children. Together, let's decide how we want to run our schools. Your engagement and support are crucial.

Project 2025 is the conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency. In the first of a new series, we examine one of its education policies - the expansion of education savings accounts. Is it a good idea? https://lnkd.in/eVdRhvwH

A Sham Process: Gov. Hochul's Designating the Rockefeller Institute to Review of the Foundation Aid Formula "This disingenuous proposal does no more than delegate the Rockefeller Institute to prepare the governor’s education budget proposal for 2025-2026. The effort may tweak the current formula to meet the governor’s budget goals, but it will certainly not be an objective attempt to “ascertain the actual cost of providing a sound basic education” and ensure that “every school [will] have the resources necessary for providing the opportunity for a sound basic education,” as is required by the state constitution and the Court of Appeals’ ruling in CFE v. State of New York." Read more from the Center for Educational Equity's recent statement: https://lnkd.in/em8YB9cd #SBE4all

ACCT's new report provides great data down to individual states and colleges about funding for credit-bearing, non-credit, and dual enrollment in community colleges. State-Based Funding Models for Community College Systems by Student Enrollment Group | ACCT - https://www/https://lnkd.in/g3bem7M9 And I've found these resources clarifying about performance-based funding trends: A. State Higher Education Executive Officers Association SHEEO (State Higher Education Executive Officers Association) Nov 2022 report SHEEO_NCHEMS_2022_StateApproaches_BaseFunding B. Education Commission of the States Feb 2024 report Paying for College: The Latest Trends in Performance-Based Funding - Education Commission of the States (ecs.org) C. Inside Higher Ed 6-15-23 article New performance-based funding formulas for community colleges (insidehighered.com)

📢 Exciting News! 🎓 Our latest explainer on the MASSGrant Plus Expansion is here! Dive in to: ✅ Get a clear picture of how this tuition-free program operates at community colleges and state universities. ✅ Discover who stands to gain and who might not, unveiling the nuances and complexities of the program. ✅ Find insightful recommendations to shape future policy enhancements in Massachusetts. 🔗 https://loom.ly/xve2zPs Join the conversation and help us shape the future of higher education funding! #mapoli #HigherEducation #PolicyChange #EducationForAll 🌟

What is the difference between equality and equity when it comes to higher ed policy? Read our explainer to find out more!

Hear from our Interim Executive Director on what we have planned for the coming months. Our latest blog post covers our 2024 plans for research, public policy, and more. https://lnkd.in/ebwjPcZS