5 Takeaways from the Trump Plan Overhauling College Accreditation
A proposed Education Department regulation reshapes college accreditation, weakening oversight while expanding federal control over higher education.
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Accreditation on the Ground: A Q&A with Heather Perfetti
Heather Perfetti, president of Middle States Commission on Higher Education, MSCHE, explains how the accreditor creates standards and evaluates colleges.
Misrepresenting Accreditation: A Q&A with Melissa Ryan
Disinformation expert Melissa Ryan discusses how right-wing sources create fact-distorting campaigns around education issues.
The Future of Accreditation: A Q&A with Jan Friis
Jan Friis of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, CHEA, walks through policy changes coming down to accreditors.
Why Accreditation Exists: A Q&A with Antoinette Flores
Antoinette Flores, director of higher education accountability at 国产视频, outlines the importance of accreditation.
How the Right Twists Accreditation
Right-wing media often misrepresent accreditation, amplifying political attacks and fueling confusion about a higher education safeguard.
Accreditation 101
What is college accreditation? This explainer breaks down how it works, why it exists, and its role in higher education.
A Trump Official鈥檚 Thin Legal Case Against Accreditors鈥 DEI Policies
The Education Department is misapplying a Supreme Court ruling to force accreditors to drop DEI standards.
Don’t Rush Students Into Debt Before New Loan Limits Hit
Students who start any postsecondary program and take out loans before July 1 will be locked into the old loan system.
A New State-Led Accreditor Risks Politicizing College Oversight
State policymakers who might gravitate toward CPHE should be cautious about engaging.