College Voting Study Investigated and Lakeshore College Receives Grant

College Voting Study Investigation

The Trump administration's Education Department launched an investigation into NSLVE following claims of data privacy violations. Right-wing activists, including Heather Honey (now Deputy Assistant Secretary for Elections Integrity at DHS), have criticized NSLVE for potentially violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This investigation has led to the halting of NSLVE data release and the withdrawal of the National Student Clearinghouse from the study.

This situation raises concerns about the integrity of election studies and the potential chilling effect on college efforts to promote student voting. Schools rely on NSLVE data to understand student voter turnout and tailor their engagement strategies. Without this data, colleges may struggle to effectively mobilize student voters.

Lakeshore College Grant

Lakeshore College has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Wisconsin Technical College System. This funding will support several key initiatives:

This investment reflects a commitment to technical education and regional workforce development. By enhancing its programs and partnerships, Lakeshore College aims to improve student success, reduce achievement gaps, and meet the evolving needs of employers.

What is NSLVE?

**- A: The National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement is a nonpartisan study that provides data on student voter registration and turnout rates.

Why is the NSLVE investigation significant?

**- A: It raises concerns about data privacy and could hinder college efforts to promote student voting by limiting access to crucial data.

How will the Lakeshore College grant be used?

**- A: The grant will support apprenticeships, the dental hygiene program, and K-12 partnerships to improve student success and workforce readiness.

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