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Higher Ed Chat with the Dept. of Education

As leaders on campus and in our communities, NEA has a seat at the table where decisions are made that impact you, your students, and your campus.
By: National Education Association
Published: October 13, 2021

The Dept. of Education answers our questions:

Dr. Michelle Asha Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary for higher education programs and acting assistant secretary for postsecondary education for the U.S. Department of Education joined NEA Vice President Princess Moss and leaders from the National Council for Higher Education for a conversation on issues impacting higher education.

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