Keeping Play in Kindergarten
Setting high academic standards for kindergarten students and building a classroom centered around play are not mutually exclusive.
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Master’s Requirement Threatens Equity in Dual Enrollment Access
The Higher Learning Commission’s recent ruling is poised to cut or eliminate dual enrollment programs across its member states.
Sanders v. Clinton and the Obama Scorecard
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 10: Andrew and Kevin debate the merits of the Democratic higher education platforms.
Every Job is a “Public Service”
A recent push by farmers to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness highlights the fundamental flaw of the program.
Want to have fewer STEM grads? State merit aid is for you.
Merit aid goes to rich students and decreases STEM grads. States should consider better ways to allocate funding.
It’s Time For Candidates To Start Talking About Early Education
A new bipartisan poll finds that investing in high-quality early education is a top priority among voters.
Supreme Court May Need An Amicus Brief on Income-Based Repayment
Mark Tetzlaff wants the Supreme Court to discharge his federal student loans. They should tell him to enroll in Income-Based Repayment.
Washington University’s Plan to Enroll More Low-Income Students Moves Forward
Shaun Kai Ern Ee has been pushing Washington University in St. Louis to become more socioeconomically diverse.
Online Literacy Software is Not the Same as Quality Pre-K
This year, over 6,600 Utah children are attempting to learn the skills needed for kindergarten via a state-funded online school program.
Interview: What the Proposed Head Start Perfomance Standards Could Mean for DLLs
An interview with DLL early education experts Dr. Lisa Lopez and Dr. Marlene Zeped about the impact of proposed changes.