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.
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.
Tenure Troubles
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 13: Kevin, Libby, and Andrew debate recent campus tenure controversies, plus Jeb Bush's higher ed agenda.
New Report Sheds Light on the Need for Digital Equity at Home for Education
New digital equity report provides insight into barriers for families trying to get online, and consequences of the digital divide for kids.
Growing Their Own in Minneapolis: Building a Diverse Teacher Workforce From the Ground Up
The Albert Shanker Institute released a report on the state of teacher diversity in our country’s public schools.
A Christmas Story: Sharing Educational Resources at the Department of Labor
Over the holidays, the Department of Labor adopted an open licensing requirement for certain educational resources.
Growing Up with Undocumented Parents: The Challenges Children Face
A recent report examines the host of risk factors that children of undocumented immigrants face.
Passport to High-Quality Teacher PD
NCEE and Learning First recently released a report on international teacher professional development models.
The Federal and State Dynamics Shaping Dual Language Learner Debates
How will No Child Left Behind's replacement, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), influence state policies related to dual language learne