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.
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
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...
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.
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."
“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
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“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...
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
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
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
go.bsky.app/4ikmJ3T
Maybe this one lasts longer than Instagram Threads… maybe
Already a better ran business than the other one
