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attendance as a student at a college or university
Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Recent Examples of higher education
In the early months of his second term, President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked higher education, most notably through his administration’s legal battles with Harvard.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee higher education policy, a man with deep ties to the for-profit college industry, by a 50-to-45 vote on August 1.
Senate Majority John Thune filed cloture on Kent’s nomination earlier in the week.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
And Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value of college, polls have shown, with Republicans, the dominant party in rural America, losing confidence in higher education at higher rates than Democrats.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
This legislative session, one Senate committee will cover both elementary and higher education, which will be chaired by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, potentially easing lawmakers' ability to improve K-12 pathways to post-secondary education.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee higher education policy, a man with deep ties to the for-profit college industry, by a 50-to-45 vote on August 1.
Senate Majority John Thune filed cloture on Kent’s nomination earlier in the week.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
And Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value of college, polls have shown, with Republicans, the dominant party in rural America, losing confidence in higher education at higher rates than Democrats.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
This legislative session, one Senate committee will cover both elementary and higher education, which will be chaired by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, potentially easing lawmakers' ability to improve K-12 pathways to post-secondary education.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher education
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The do-gooders care about real issues like public health, education and the environment.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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During his time with the Idaho Freedom Caucus, the group opposed state funding for higher education and workforce training and supported education savings accounts, often referred to as school vouchers, which would let families use state grants for private education.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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While many states are now embedding financial education into K–12 schooling, the realities confronting a 17-year-old differ vastly from those facing a 22-year-old navigating healthcare deductibles, credit scores, and 401(k) matches.—
Jane Swift,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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The program, which would use public money to help pay for private schooling, bitterly divided Republican lawmakers two years ago.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There are often companies with locations near many colleges that offer tuition reimbursement, including Chipotle, McDonald's, UPS, AT&T, Comcast, T-Mobile, Best Buy, Home Depot and Walmart. Find free money Students should invest some time in seeking - and applying for - available scholarships.—
Susan Alaimo,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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As a result of skyrocketing tuition costs and a depressing white-collar job market, Gen Z’s situation is so dire that 4.3 million young people are now NEETs: not in education, employment, or training.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The generally inadequate funding for many higher learning institutions in Africa compared to their global counterparts, a long-standing issue, is especially problematic in the AI era.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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The sun in Leo is hitting your sector of expansion, adventure, and higher learning.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
20 July 2025
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At the end of his teaching career, Chris Fons convened Indigenous students at Riverside High School as part of a mentorship program that previewed college and career opportunities for them.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The group has pushed to allow families to use public grands for private school tuition and repeal the Blaine Amendment, a part of the Idaho Constitution that forbids taxpayer money to be used for religious teachings.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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