Former Sallie Mae CEO at Center of Federal Corruption Probe
We’re being reminded again of just how unseemly the financial relationships encouraged by the old bank-based loan system have been.
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How Language and Immigrant Background Influence Pre-K Participation and Kindergarten Readiness
Strong evidence shows identifying and supporting DLL students early in their educational process can make a big difference for them.
New Federal Guidance on Dual Language Learners
The Departments of Education and Justice announced new guidance for how schools, districts, and states should serve dual language learners.
Pre-K: A Prescription for Progressives’ Problems?
Conor Williams writes for TPM that pessimistic progressives should pursue pre-K proliferation.
Vox on Fair-Value Accounting for Loan Programs
Jason Delisle counters a post from Vox about fair-value accounting for federal loan programs (including student loans).
A New Wave of Federal Flexibility on Dual Language Learners Policy?
Florida won testing flexibility from the Department of Education. Is New York next?
New America’s Dual Language Learners National Work Group Sets Up Shop
New America launches the Dual Language Learners National Work Group.
Three Charts on Student Loan Non-Repayment
In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Jason Deisle presents three charts about IBR and forbearance programs for borrowers.
Bipartisan Bill for Evidence Could Improve Access to Higher Ed Data
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash) introduced a bill that would make lawmakers consider policy in a way they rarely do.