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The Rant PodcastNavigating the Next Four Years with Former Under Secretary James KvaalSend us a textThis episode delves into the transformative changes in higher education under the Biden Administration, featuring insights from Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal. Key topics include student loan forgiveness achievements, the simplification of FAFSA, and the future of education amidst emerging technologies and political challenges.• Highlights the significant accomplishments in student loan forgiveness • Discusses the ongoing modernization of FAFSA • Provides advice for future administrations regarding educational equity • Explores the impact of AI and technology on higher education • Reflects on criticism faced in leadership positions Thank you for listening a...2025-01-2124 minThe Rant PodcastA Conversation with U.S. Under Secretary of Education, James KvaalSend us a textIn this episode, I sit down with the U.S.Department of Education Under Secretary of Education, James Kvaal. We discuss a number of wide raging topics including the recent Supreme Court rulings on race-conscious admission and student loan debt forgiveness. Under Secretary Kvaal discusses his goals for the latest rounds of rule making, how his team balances innovation and regulation and his thoughts on whether Congress will ever pass a Higher Education Reauthorization Act. 2023-09-2026 min
California Community Colleges PodcastEpisode 51: "The U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal"Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley is joined by guest James Kvaal, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education, for a discussion on the American Rescue Plan law authorized Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) that has benefited students, the potential impact of pending legislation such as the Build Back Better Act and free community college, and the challenges that the U.S. Department of education is currently facing.
Transcript: https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/Podcasts/Transcripts/ccc22051-transcript-a11y.pdf2022-05-1130 min