What We’re Watching: Sen. Lamar Alexander on Reforming the Higher Education Act – by Education Next

On Monday, February 4 at 2:30 pm, the American Enterprise Institute will host Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) for a speech on the committee’s agenda for reforming the Higher Education Act. The remarks will be followed by a discussion.

You can rsvp or watch the live feed here.

Last fall, EdNext published a forum on the federal government’s role in higher ed spending and regulation.

Michael Horn and Alana Dunnigan wrote “Change the Rules to Unleash Innovation”

Kevin Carey wrote “Strong Hand of Regulation Protects Students“

At hearings held last year on the topic of the Higher Ed Act, EdNext’s Matt Chingos testified about how federal student aid could be simplified and modernized.

— Education Next

Source: EducationNext