The Real Reason That Colleges Go ‘Test Optional’
When George Washington University announced last month that it was adopting a “test-optional” admissions policy.
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A review of Dale Russakoff's new book on the promise and failures of Newark's education reforms.
Democrats and Vouchers: A Love Story
For Democrats to save to save public higher education, it's time to rethink their unwavering support of higher education vouchers.
FY 2016 Budget Could Leave Vulnerable Children at Risk
The House and Senate committees have set spending levels for key ED and HHS programs much lower than the President's requested amount.
Miami’s Language Diversity Paradox
Isabella Sanchez talks about the "language shift" that many second-generation immigrant students are experiencing in Miami.
New Article: Can This Man Save the Public University
This profile examines the history of federal higher education policy and King Alexander's motives and ideas for changing it.
New Column: Jeb Bush, Pre-K Politics, and Pre-K Policy
Jeb Bush understands that pre-K is politically hot, but that's where his expertise runs out.
Universities Can Keep Their Money, Just Tax Them
Universities that invest money in the stock market should be taxed, just like everyone else
Will a New Teacher Loan Assistance Bill Solve Anything?
A new bill promises to streamline current federal teacher loan programs and attract and retain quality teachers in high-needs schools.
Prioritizing Family Engagement to Support DLLs
NASFAA’s Three Paths for FAFSA Applicants (Part 2)
This post will examine a recommendation in NASFAA's proposal dealing with how FAFSA applicants are sorted into three paths.
NASFAA’s Take on Data for the FAFSA (Part 1)
In this post, we'll break down the details of how NASFAA proposes collecting and using data for the FAFSA.
Free Lunch for All Hungry Students
The Community Eligibility Provision allows districts with 40% or more students receiving free lunch to offer free meals to all students.
Whatever Happened to the Department’s Competency-Based Education Experiments?
President Obama announced competency-based experiments two years ago but still hasn't happened. It is not enough to announce policy.
Helpful or Harmful: The Role of School Resource Officers
Law enforcement treating misbehaving children in school as they might treat violent adult offenders happens more frequently than realized.