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The Biggest Losers in FY 2018 Higher Ed Budget Request
The Trump administration today released its full 2018 budget request to Congress -- and it has particularly harsh implications for students.
The Power of Engaging Parents as Leaders
COFI builds the leadership, power and voice of low-income parents to improve life opportunities for children and families.
Using ESSA to Tackle Chronic Absence from Pre-K to K-12
The inclusion of chronic absence in state ESSA plans provides an opportunity to create effective links between early childhood and K-12 educ
1098-T Data Light the Way Forward in Higher Ed Transparency
Nearly as interesting as the findings of the study are the data that made these findings possible.
Surprising Results in Study of Child Care Hiring Practices
Applicants with higher levels of education and experience less likely to earn an interview
Even at Private Colleges, Low-Income Students Tend to Go to the Poorest Schools
The private colleges that low-income students tend to go to are the least-equipped to serve them.
Choppy Waters: How the Student Loan System Reverses Progress for Previously Defaulted Borrowers
It’s bad news for the most promising group of borrowers in default.
Democratic Bill Pitches New Package of Pell Proposals
Congressional Democrats introduced a bill full of old-hat policies—but it also contains some gems for an HEA reauthorization.
Out Today: A Tale of Two Pre-K Leaders
New America’s state-by-state comparison looks at leader preparation requirements, professional development, and compensation.
Contours of the Field: Native Languages of Dual Language Learners
Dual language learners' native languages are academic assets. How do they support DLLs' growth and success?
Findings of Shift: The Commission on Work, Workers, and Technology
What do a hundred American leaders find when they compare different possibilities for the effect of technology on work’s future?
Bipartisan Group in Congress Seeks to End the College Blackout
A bipartisan bill would go a long way toward giving students access to high-quality, comprehensive information when choosing a college.