Excited to announce the launch of my website for the Higher Education Advisory group (the HEA Group). Are you a journalist, researcher, policymaker, or college administrator looking for easily accessible and downloadable datasets? I got you covered. 1/5 https://t.co/3fFA6RDpJF

The HEA Group's body of work focuses on five sophisticated strategic elements: 1⃣Progressive Granularity, 2⃣Data Democratization, 3⃣Accountability Infrastructure, 4⃣Narrative Power, and 5⃣Market Correction. 1/

The HEA Group sends a special thanks to those who work to make a difference in the lives of students every day.💫 #happythanksgiving 🦃

📝Some of us got into college despite checking out in high school. Others who navigated complex systems, worked jobs, and supported families sometimes don't get that chance. 📝 - via @mikeitzkowitz #AccessToCollege #StudentSuccess

A 2022 poll found that most Tennesseans believe the primary purpose of #highered is to prepare students for a career. However, more than half question whether the education system adequately prepares them with the skills, knowledge, and credentialing to succeed in the job market.

📊 New Data Insight from the @CACradle2Career Data System: Certificate holders are earning more than those with associate-degrees four years after completion. Are community college certificates better aligning with workforce needs and higher salaries for learners?

Due to the government shutdown, it’s unclear when ~four million students will be getting their next meal, despite federal court rulings. It’s time to put politics aside and fix this. No one can learn on an empty stomach. #SNAPBenefits #FoodInsecurity #CollegeStudents #HigherEd

The college #ROI debate isn't about whether to go—it's about which programs deliver for learners and leave them better off. Data transparency will help colleges and students make more informed decisions on pathways that lead to economic mobility. @AP https://t.co/PBO6qGDbY7

"Rather than rankings, it's critical to consider the out of-pocket costs to get a degree along with the historical earnings potential of previous students." - @mikeitzkowitz @WashTimes

Prediction: This will make students more likely to enroll in college. ⁦@calstate⁩

In the latest episode of the RANT Podcast, @mikeitzkowitz joins @EloyOakley from @CollegeFutures for the kick off of season four with a deep dive into the #ROI of California's 327 community and career colleges. Listen now 👉 https://t.co/tZjgQD88uV

New Podcast: Accountability, Value, and OBBB “The No. 1 reason why students attend college is for greater employability and a financially secure future. The No. 1 reason why they don’t is they think they can’t afford it” – HEA President @mikeitzkowitz 👉 https://t.co/STu0hviupD

The impact is already tangible: Colleges across the state are talking about the findings and thinking about how they can make the necessary improvements to improve ROI for all of their learners. I hope you check it out, and I'd love to hear your thoughts. 3/END

This coverage underscores the importance of helping students and institutions understand and improve educational opportunities through rigorous policy research and analysis. 2/3 https://t.co/dmicHwPbxY

Today, the @latimes featured @HEAGROUP's collaborative research with @CollegeFutures on the ROI of community and career colleges. Our “Golden Returns” report analyzes 327 California institutions throughout 12 economic regions. 1/3

One student earns a degree from a community college and lands a job that doubles her family’s income within a year. Three counties over, a grad with the same degree can't find work that pays more than the typical HS grad. The difference is everything. https://t.co/R1JOEtQnAI

The path forward: ✅ Fund institutions that deliver economic mobility ✅ Help students find the colleges that work ✅ Scale successful practices nationwide 50 states = 50 opportunities. Time to unlock them all. 7/END

Students aren't asking for guarantees—they know success takes work. But they DO deserve institutions that provide solid ROI and help them build better lives. Every student, regardless of background, deserves access to real opportunity. 6/7

Organizations like @CollegeFutures in CA are leading the way by demanding transparency and accountability. Other states are taking notice. When we shine a light on which institutions deliver results, students make better choices and policymakers better direct resources. 5/7

The good news? High-performing institutions exist in EVERY state. Rural Kentucky community colleges can be just as transformative as urban universities—IF we measure success by what matters: real economic mobility for students and families. 4/7

Take Cal State LA: ✅ 66% low-income students ✅ Just $18,300 total cost for bachelor's degree ✅ Graduates earn $26,677 MORE than high school grads ✅ Students recover costs in just 0.7 years This is what real economic mobility looks like. 3/7