Obama’s Final Budget: Another Push for High-Quality Early Education
On Tuesday, President Obama released his FY 2017 budget proposal, making his priorities for his final year in office known.
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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.”
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.