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The Future of Apprenticeships Under Trump

The Future of Apprenticeships Under Trump

Inside Higher Ed  Sara Weissman March 7, 2025 Proponents of apprenticeships expect meaningful support for the programs under Trump, though some worry his other policies could have negative effects on the system. Advocates for apprenticeship programs came into a second Trump administration with a rosy outlook on their future. Historically, […]

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Draft Order Offers Hints to How Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department

Draft Order Offers Hints to How Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake March 6, 2025 The leaked draft gives higher ed leaders some idea of what could happen next. A draft executive order obtained Thursday by Inside Higher Ed directs the newly confirmed education secretary, Linda McMahon, to “take all necessary steps” to return authority over education to […]

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OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service

OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service

University Business Michelle Centamore March 4, 2025 As universities explore new ways to manage online programs, fee-for-service agreements are emerging as the leading model. With its growing popularity, colleges must navigate the benefits of flexibility alongside increased financial responsibility. The $5 billion Online Program Management industry, which helps universities develop […]

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McMahon Outlines Her ‘Final Mission’ for the Department

McMahon Outlines Her ‘Final Mission’ for the Department

Inside Higher Ed Susan H. Greenberg March 5, 2025 Shortly after being sworn in as education secretary Monday, Linda McMahon issued a memo outlining the Education Department’s “final mission.” Though she never directly mentions abolishing or dismantling the department, she makes clear that she intends to follow the instruction President Trump […]

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Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary

Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary

Inside Higher Ed  Jessica Blake March 3, 2025 The billionaire donor and co-chair of Trump’s transition team was sworn in Monday evening. Linda McMahon was narrowly confirmed along party lines as President Trump’s secretary of education in a 51-to-45 Senate vote late Monday afternoon and sworn in shortly after at the […]

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