Make sure you don’t miss any updates on Kresge's Education Program. We’re consolidating our individual Program X accounts but our important work on this issue will continue, so please head over to Kresge Foundation and give us a follow there!

In the coming weeks, we will be consolidating our individual Program X accounts and moving our work over to Kresge Foundation. Please give us a follow for updates on our Education Program as well as all the other important work happening at The Kresge Foundation!

As student loan payments resume, U.S. Department of Education provides program information on ways to qualify for loan forgiveness, cancellation or discharge: bit.ly/3ZMoHne
The Education Trust Trust highlights five important ways the SAVE plan helps borrowers:
edtrust.org/resource/5-way…

For the first time in more than three years, federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay their monthly #SudentLoans starting in October after the pandemic-related pause expired. CNN offers this look at what borrowers need to know: cnn.it/3F0gKRB

Kresge’s Education Program in August welcomed a new program officer, Reuben Kapp, to the team. In this Q&A, Kapp reflects on his time as a #CollegeSuccess coach & admissions officer and how he approaches removing barriers to #highered . Kresge Education bit.ly/3ZkPUgi

Sector leaders are clearly disheartened and concerned about how the #SCOTUS #AffirmativeAction decision will impact their ability to carry out their missions. At the same time, they’re not backing down.
bit.ly/3Kse0zK

Daniel Gordon joins Kresge Education this summer as a graduate #intern . During his internship, Gordon is working with the Education team on the #FAFSA project to streamline the application process and increase completion rates. Learn more & watch Daniel's video: bit.ly/3Y7a7FT

Excellent choice for one of the nation's most critical higher education systems.

The pursuit of diversity is not about compromising merit but rather about leveling the playing field & growing our nation's collective prosperity. Read the op-ed by Rip Rapson, Ric DeVore Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Angelique Power Skillman Foundation, Darren Walker Ford Foundation detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

These paragraphs from the SFFA press release are why guidance from U.S. Department of Education is so important.

There is ZERO reason to remove the question about a student's race/ethnicity from an app.

Here's a wild stat:

43% of white students admitted to Harvard are legacy, athletes, or related to donors or staff.

86% admit rate for athletes is insane.

The #SupremeCourt decision on race-conscious college admissions policies raises concerns. The nation’s struggle to overcome structural barriers to advancing equity for people of color will continue & we remain committed to expanding opportunity for all. bit.ly/3NvThM6

We are pleased to announce the next Brookings president, Cecilia Rouse! Dr. Rouse joins us from Princeton University and previously served in the White House as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. We look forward to welcoming her in January. brookings.edu/news/brookings…

.@Kresgedu was so pleased to visit Wits University yesterday. The university is committed to #studentsuccess , #equity , top-notch #research and revitalizing #Johannesburg -- and we're so glad to be its partner.

This recognition is a surprise and appreciated because it reflects the reach of our Achieving the Dream work with our colleges and our focus on building institutional data and technology capacity, a capacity fundamental to accelerating student success. Thank you EdTech Solutions.

This two-generation tactic mitigates poverty & educational disparity for whole families. @Jerrie_Conner, a single mother supporting 5 kids, thought the possibility of a #college degree passed her by. Listen to how HOPE Toledo made her dream come true: bit.ly/42WySFL

College Promise programs help students achieve their #college dreams by offsetting enrollment costs. HOPE Toledo offers a unique twist: the Toledo high school grads who benefit from this scholarship can also see a parent afforded the same opportunity. peopleplaces.kresge.org/hope-toledo/

On #Juneteenth , we celebrate Black Americans & some of our nation’s greatest strengths – equality, diversity & freedom.

Though injustices still exist in our country, ED continues to work towards equity for all by lifting every voice in our schools & communities. #Juneteenth 2023