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Washington Update, February 8, 2026

By

Dr. Kaitlyn Brennan

on

February 10, 2026

Federal Education Policy, Funding, and Higher Education Developments

A Post-Appropriations Snapshot

Dear Colleagues:

This update marks what is, without question, the most edited Washington Update of...

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Washington Update: January 2026

By

Dr. Kaitlyn Brennan

on

January 20, 2026

A Narrow Window, Unfinished Business, and What to Watch Next

Dr. Kaitlyn Brennan

Taking Stock at the Start of the Year

As Congress returns for the start of the year, federal education policy is again...

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TED Washington Update: December 2025

By

Dr. Kaitlyn Brennan

on

December 22, 2025

Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and What Comes Next

Dr. Kaitlyn Brennan

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Taking a Moment to Step Back

Whew. It’s been a lot.

As we close out 2025, federal education...

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Washington Update, September 22, 2025

By

Dr. Kaitlyn Brennan

on

September 22, 2025

Dear Colleagues:

I hope your fall semesters are starting off strong! It has been wonderful to have the opportunity to see so many of you at various virtual TED events over the summer, I cannot thank...

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Washington Update, August 25, 2025

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Dr. Kaitlyn Brennan

on

August 25, 2025

Dear Colleagues:

The past several weeks have been nothing short of eventful on the federal education policy front, and our community has risen to meet the moment. Thank you to the 170+ colleagues...

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