The Merit Aid Arms Race Heats Up at UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin at Madison is planning to substantially boost its spending on non-need-based aid, known as "merit-based."
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Another Student Loan Bombshell in Obama’s Latest Budget
Another year, another budget, another buried bombshell in it about the runaway costs of the income-based repayment program (IBR).
More Stable Funding Can Help Improve Quality in Child Care
Federal child care subsidies play a crucial role in the lives of low-income families, improving access to care so that parents can work.
3 Facts and 3 Challenges to Keep in Mind about Pre-K This Election Season
As the election season heats up, here are 3 facts and 3 challenges about pre-K that could help to avoid myths and misunderstandings.
California’s Existing Gaps in EL Education
Jerry Brown discussed the Local Control Funding Formula in his State of the State address last month.
Fighting Child Hunger in the Obama Administration’s Final Year
In his final year, President Obama has unveiled two new programs aimed at curbing child hunger.
Head Start’s Ability to Improve Housing Access
The NAACP and NHSA partner to help alleviate intergenerational poverty through Pre-K education.
A Zero Sum Game? What You Should Know about Zero-rating
Emily Hong explains what Zero-rating is, why it’s controversial, and everything else you really ought to know about it.
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Double Take: What’s Putting the “Pop” in Populist?
Two views on why populists are so popular this election cycle.
Manhunt for Justice
A new book by Julian Borger looks at how the quest to catch war criminals in the wake of violence in the Balkans.
More and Poorer Poor in California
Pauline Bartolone writes on the working poor in California—and why they’re getting poorer.
Nords, Nesbo, Netflix, and…Climate Change?
All are involved in your new favorite show, as introduced by Sharon Burke.
Senate to Outsource Tedious Task of Writing Legislation to Industry Regulated by Same Legislation
The Senate HELP committee will likely use a report written by the higher education lobby as the foundation for Higher Education Act.
Senate to Outsource Tedious Task of Writing Legislation to Industry Regulated by Same Legislation
Why, ask Alexander Holt and Amy Laitinen, is regulation of the higher ed industry left up to the higher ed industry?