Budgets, Children, and Political Priorities
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Lawmakers Approve Short-Term Budget, Avoid Federal Shutdown
Lawmakers voted to approve a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11.
Playing the Merit Aid Game at Public Universities
Few private nonprofit colleges use their financial aid resources to make college more accessible and affordable for the neediest students.
A Passion to Highlight Which Colleges Do Well by Low-Income Students
Read the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Q&A with “Undermining Pell” author Stephen Burd.
Colleges’ Pursuit of Prestige and Revenue Is Hurting Low-Income Students
An increasing number of colleges use their financial resources to fiercely compete for the “best and brightest”–and wealthiest–students.
Education Debates and Ad Hominem Rhetoric
Why are the opponents of education reform so prone to ad hominem attacks?
Book Review: Can Pre-K Address Income Inequality?
High-quality public pre-K could help address income inequality.
Child Care Reauthorization 20 Years in the Making Underway
The House votes ‘yes’ on a child care bill that’s expected to pass the Senate soon. So what’s next for states?
Loan Forgiveness for Teachers: Let Us Count the Ways
Teachers have many options for repaying their student loans–indicative of duplication, confusion, and hard-to-access benefits.