Former education advisor to Senator Dick Durbin and senior Department of Education staffer brings deep expertise in higher education policy, appropriations, and federal regulatory strategy to McAllister & Quinn.
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The Department of Labor (DOL), on behalf of the Department of Education (ED), has released the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)…
Research shows that purpose‑driven educational environments improve student engagement, persistence, and outcomes. College students arrive on campus at a critical…
Time is limited to apply for federal support for campus-based child care. Community colleges serve a growing population of student…
Federal nonprofit funding to prevent substance use in our communities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has…
Bipartisan Support for Higher Education: FY2026 Earmarks Reach $2B On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R….
Higher Education in Flux: Why Change is the New Normal The higher education landscape has been anything but quiet over…
New Funding Opportunities for SBIR/STTR Frozen Despite the recent deal to fund the government through January 30, 2026, the legislation signed by President Trump did not contain a reauthorization…
The California Department of Education (CDE) has released Round 2 of the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Universal Grant Opportunity …
2026 Funding Opportunities for Innovation in Special Education, Teaching, Reading and Math Skill-building, and funding for New District, Tribal, or…