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"capitol is synonymous with capital"

Are TRIO Programs relics of the past? Latino students say no Claiming college access is no longer an obstacle, the Trump administration is dismantling Federal TRIO college preparatory programs by eliminating staff and withholding funds that serve more than 650,...

The Trump administration called Federal TRIO programs 'relics of the past', saying college access isn't really a problem anymore.

So we asked Latino students what they thought. Spoiler - they disagreed. Check out my new blog to see their responses.

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The budget reconciliation bill made one of the largest cuts to higher education in U.S. history which may force students — especially Latino students — to abandon advanced education degrees.

Learn more in my latest blog

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@unidosus #highered #obba #obbba #recon

The ending of the story nails it -

"And instead of tracking the declining diversity in higher education, Trump wants to use admissions data to threaten colleges and universities. If the new directive produces bad data that is easy to misinterpret, he may get his wish."

Let's be real, this is intentional misuse of what will be poorly collected data by an understaffed and under-resourced Department of Education.

Double jeopardy: Top drivers pushing Latinx LGBTQ+ students out of college This year’s Pride celebrations have been marked by an increasingly hostile struggle for equality for LGBTQ+ rights throughout the country. Latinx LGBTQ+ students also face systemic barriers and inters...

As we wrap up Pride 2025, check out out my new blog!

Having came out during college, it as been incredibly validating to be able to research and name the dynamics queer Latinx students face within and outside of the classroom.

@weareunidosus.bsky.social

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@weareunidosus.bsky.social - “As Congress advances a federal budget this week, it's critical they protect Pell Grants. Half of Latino undergrads rely on them to afford college and climb the economic ladder. Cutting these grants would set families — and the U.S. economy — back.” bit.ly/3EL8aK4

Nearly Two-Thirds of Hispanic Voters Believe Country is Headed in the Wrong Direction; 70% of Them Hold President Trump Responsible Pocketbook issues continue to dominate the concerns of U.S. Latino voters — cost of living, jobs, housing and health care affordability — with immigration

Learn more from the 2025 “First 100 Days Bipartisan Poll of the Hispanic Electorate released by UnidosUS, Voces Unidas, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and Climate Power en Acción here: unidosus.org/press-releas...

Nearly Two-Thirds of Hispanic Voters Believe Country is Headed in the Wrong Direction; 70% of Them Hold President Trump Responsible Pocketbook issues continue to dominate the concerns of U.S. Latino voters — cost of living, jobs, housing and health care affordability — with immigration

Let's be clear, these proposals to undercut educational opportunities and economic mobility are unpopular with Latino voters.

- 62% oppose efforts to decrease funding for Pell Grants
- 60% oppose eliminating the Department of Education
- 60% oppose allowing immigration enforcement in public schools

Ah, I don't recall seeing @econroy.bsky.social post but also see his posts on this too.

TLDR most credible people agree these policies would harm lower SES and working class borrowers.

Pell Grant: Unlocking Latino economic mobility This fact sheet outlines how the Federal Pell Grant serves as a key tool for addressing educational inequities faced by Latino students.

The Federal Pell Grant provides critical financial aid to low-income students, including Latinos, making higher education a more attainable possibility.

Learn more through our Pell Grant Fact Sheet. unidosus.org/publications...

"Unless higher education discovers its collective nerve and collective voice, those who “threaten the very mission of the university and its values of free inquiry” will get precisely what they want."

UnidosUS Condemns Trump Administration’s Dangerous Action to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education’s staff and structure, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: “T...

“The Trump administration’s action to essentially eviscerate the Department of Education is yet another short-sighted, reckless and destructive decision that will shortchange the future well-being of all Americans."

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This is who was fired from the union workforce at the Department of Education yesterday. Every single number is a person who served the nation and whose life was wrongly disrupted. That's the first tragedy, but it's clearly not the only one.

Someone had way too much fun writing this article

www.axios.com/2025/02/19/m...

Mixed reactions after Biden nixed TRIO for undocumented students Advocates for undocumented students feel mixed emotions after the Biden administration nixed plans to expand some TRIO programs to noncitizens.

“We’ll keep fighting,” Sanchez said. “We’ll keep advocating, because we may not have gotten it right now, but we’ll get it eventually.” www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

Latinos and Higher Education Survey This survey explores the aspirations and challenges faced by Latino college students as they navigate higher education.

ICYMI: Two-Thirds of Latino college students considered leaving school, and one-third actually did. Read more from UnidosUS Survey of Latinos in Higher Education. #UnidosUSHE #UnidosUS

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Uplifting this incredibly useful guide from @presalliance.bsky.social for those advising mixed-status families on FAFSA data protections

10/10 Wrestling Puns @rseltzer.bsky.social, no notes

Latino college students*

I’m not mad, just disappointed #DCCaps #ALLCaps

The Ongoing Fight to Cancel Student Debt is Key to Securing Economic Justice for Latino Families For too long, the $1.7 trillion student loan debt crisis has hampered economic mobility and worsened inequities across our country—particularly for Latino students and families.

ICYMI: Latino colleges are clearly aspirational in their views of college degree as a driver of economic mobility. However, this promise must be safeguarded from the threat imposed by the student debt crisis. Check out @thesbpc.bsky.social’s Aissa and my new blog.

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For Higher Ed folks who are about to get exposed to non-stop Pro Wrestling Gifs/Memes anytime ED does anything…

I think so, was trying to create a list and it keeps giving a “could not load list” error

Latinos and Higher Education Survey This survey explores the aspirations and challenges faced by Latino college students as they navigate higher education.

As people arrive from the other app, proud to share the work we did on UnidosUS’ Survey of Latinos in Higher Education, uncovering the unique challenges and aspirations of 3,000 current and recently graduated Latino college students nationwide. #UnidosUS #UnidosUSEdu

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I set up a starter pack specifically of folks who are Higher Education Policy and Advocacy pros, as well as well as policy orgs that focus on higher education policy.

If I have missed you, or your org, please let me know, or as new orgs set up accounts.
#EduSky

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Maybe this one lasts longer than Instagram Threads… maybe

Already a better ran business than the other one