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Transparency, Accountability, and Trump
Newly released earnings data reveal huge variation in return on degrees - but will the Trump administration keep it around?
U.N. Peacekeepers Need to Do More to Prevent Genocide in South Sudan
According to the United Nations, South Sudan risks devolving into genocide—and Yei has become the epicenter of that crisis.
2017 May be Indiana’s Year for Pre-K
With the expansion of the pre-K pilot program, 2017 is still likely to bring good news for Indiana students—regardless of the scope.
5 Questions about the Education Implications of the 2016 Elections
Here are some of our top questions—questions we hope reporters and education leaders will also be asking Trump and elected leaders.
Early Math Skills Crucial to Children’s Learning
But most classrooms and teachers underprepared to teach math well, according to Transforming the Workforce report
From Civic Engagement to Civic Education
In California, younger citizens are trying to get the right to vote. Granting it to them might be a boon to civic education more broadly.
How the Science of Child Development Can be Leveraged to Strengthen the Child Welfare System
The Center on the Developing Child has released a new report on the implications of development science for child welfare policy & practice.
New America, Old America, and Holding the Ground for Multilingual Learners
Even in difficult political times, dual language learners are making progress in some states.
Rebuilding our Civic Muscles
Feeling down in the dumps? Here are three steps you can take today to fight for the things that matter.
Rebuilding our Civic Muscles
Feeling down in the dumps? Here are three steps you can take today to fight for the things that matter.
Stop Beating up on Journalism. Let’s Revive It.
Local news is more important than ever. It's time to renew our commitment to it.
The Workweek: Nov. 17, 2016
Highlights from the week's latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market.
Trumpocalypse, Week One
Kevin and Libby talk about the election, what it means for higher education, and what the heck is wrong with the Big Ten.
When War Becomes an Easy Decision
Tom Donahue’s documentary raises difficult questions about the struggles of veterans after war and the decisions of a country before war.