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Two pre-election opinion polls show political divides in higher ed policy.
The Consequences of Coding Errors
After recent errors, the Department of Education must change its data practices and release its source code.
Why Does Betsy DeVos think Federal Student Loan Debt has Grown by 1,000 percent?
Her mistake could have been chalked up to a slip of tongue, if she hadn’t doubled down on her error.
Seven Technologies Accelerating Property Rights Formalization
A working list of technologies, the ways they facilitate property rights formalization, and some examples of how they are being used.
The School Principal’s Role in Reducing Teacher Turnover
School principals can play a key role in improving teachers’ perceptions of their school environment, which affect their leaving decisions.
DeVos and Price Hearings Leave Us With More Questions on Early Ed
Framing an Agenda for Dual Immersion Program Expansion in Montgomery County
A new whitepaper explores pathways for expanding dual immersion programs in Montgomery County Public Schools.
The Workweek: Jan. 20, 2017
Highlights from the week's latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market.
California Stops Refusing Extra Welfare to Moms Who Have More Children
The state lifted their welfare cap—an arcane and ineffective piece of legislature aimed to encourage family planning.
Cybersecurity Prospects for a New Administration: The Experts Weigh In
Some of New America's cybersecurity experts weigh in on the policies they'd like to see the incoming administration enact.
Does Student Data Work for all Students?
When we collect inconsistent data about students' identities, we further exclude those we can least afford to ignore.
Is Betsy DeVos a Mainstream Candidate for Secretary of Education?
Devos' lack of experience in education certainly puts her outside the norm.
New Data Show Wider Repayment Gap Between Low- and High-Income Borrowers
New data reveal a larger divide between the rate at which high- and low-income borrowers repay their student loans.