New America fellow. Writing a book about community college. Alum @amprog @GlobeSpotlight and @politico.

Washington, DC
Joined June 2009
I’m excited to share that I’m writing a book! It’s about community college, our shared future prosperity, and the struggles and triumphs of bright, tenacious, overlooked students.
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What's the conservative plan for the #studentdebt crisis? -Tripling or quadrupling monthly payments -Blocking cancellation for public service workers and those enrolled in IDR plans -Allowing interest to snowball
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Additionally, his family is asking for those that want to donate to do so in Rasheed’s name to the National Brain Tumor Society: nbtsevents.braintumor.org/fu…
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For those of you wanting to honor and celebrate Rasheed, please find the funeral information below. There will be a livestream option for folks who are not local to nova/DC. @amprog @CAPEarlyEd friends, alumni, collaborators, etc I hope you’ll join us
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Rasheed will be deeply missed by those lucky enough to know him. His professional legacy will live on for decades to come. It's impossible to overstate the impact he had during the 7 years he worked at CAP.
Today, @PatrickGaspard, president and CEO of CAP, released the following statement on the passing of Rasheed Malik, senior director of Early Childhood Policy at CAP: americanprogress.org/press/s…
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The Early Childhood Team has lost a dear friend. Rasheed Malik succumbed to a battle with illness recently, & our hearts are heavy. 1/
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When I think of who I want to be as a person, I think of how empowered and supportive Rasheed made me feel. This is not the most eloquent writing I’ve done, I just hate this so much. You’re my boss, my mentor, and my friend @ramskull and you’re gone way too soon.
Today, @PatrickGaspard, president and CEO of CAP, released the following statement on the passing of Rasheed Malik, senior director of Early Childhood Policy at CAP: americanprogress.org/press/s…
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When I got to CAP I felt really lucky to have a familiar face from grad school there in Rasheed. But that underestimated my luck by many orders of magnitude. There are so many things to say about how kind, unpretentious, & smart Rasheed was — he truly was an outlier in those ways
Today, @PatrickGaspard, president and CEO of CAP, released the following statement on the passing of Rasheed Malik, senior director of Early Childhood Policy at CAP: americanprogress.org/press/s…
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The outpouring of love & remembrance today is a testament to @ramskull as a researcher & staunch advocate for a brighter future where children & the people who care for them can thrive. He has left an indelible mark. Rasheed is a turning point person in the course of my life.
Today, @PatrickGaspard, president and CEO of CAP, released the following statement on the passing of Rasheed Malik, senior director of Early Childhood Policy at CAP: americanprogress.org/press/s…
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LIFTING THE VEIL ON ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT "is a call to action with...insightful policy and practical advice from frontline experts to aid us in transforming ourselves in the service of the public good over private gain.” —Nancy Cantor bit.ly/49qZFxA
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In period before his assassination, 63% of Americans disapproved of Dr King’s protests. The NY Times editorialized against his “slander” against U.S. because of his anti war position, and accused him of being disruptive. We know today that provocateurs were planted in his rallies
I have trespassed in peaceful protest. I have shutdown govt offices in civil disobedience. I have made the powerful uncomfortable in their routines as I’ve dissented in peaceful but committed disorder. Those are the American traditions of Thomas Paine, David Thoreau, Rosa Parks
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From civil rights to climate resilience to democracy, our education system is crucial. Join us for the CAP Summit on Education this May 1st and 2nd. Have you signed up yet? americanprogress.org/events/…
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We’re thrilled to hear @DCHammslice, @CarmelMMartin, @McCarthyEdWork, Roberto Rodriguez and @PerezJr discuss the connection between education and opportunity. RSVP now and join the conversation during day 1 of our Summit on Education: americanprogress.org/events/…
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Can't wait to dig in. @StephenBurd2 was best teacher a new reporter could ask for when I arrived @chronicle. Any question about student aid I'd visit Steve (or to talk ⚾️). I'm sure I'll disagree at times now as a college trustee, but few care more about access than Steve.
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Reset. Reframe. Reform. Our education system is facing decisions that will impact the future of our democracy, economy, and national security. Be part of the conversation. RSVPs are officially live for our Education Summit on May 1st-2nd! Sign up today: americanprogress.org/events/…
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