The Department of Ed Needs Bang for its Buck in Preschool Development Grants
The DOE got a surprise from Congress: a $250 Million Race to the Top grant to promote early education.
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What Is a High-Quality College Education?
Cost, affordability, and value in higher education are evergreen topics in the halls of Congress and in newspapers across the country.
Pre-K’s Wave of the Future?
A new approach to financing early education could mean taxpayers lose out if pre-K programs don’t meet specific targets.
The Assets Budget is Out of Balance
The thing about federal spending is that, while it may be out of balance, it isn’t inevitable.
50 Years Since the War on Poverty: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Despite the successes, more needs to be done to help families attain financial security.
Washington’s Waiver Woes? Meet the Ex-Waiver Waiver
Last week, Washington state legislators left Olympia without approving any changes to its teacher evaluation law.
Asking the Wrong Questions About Charter Schools on the Hill
Compared to the ongoing charter battles in New York City, most of the hearing was a tame affair.
Child Care Bill Advances, But Its Fate Is Unclear
If the bill passes the House and is signed into law, it will be the first time the law has received a facelift since 1996.
Impact Estimates for the Gainful Employment NPRM
The latest data file provided by the Department has information on 7,934 programs.
New America Announces New Leadership and Program on Technology
New America today appointed Alan Davidson Vice President for Technology Policy and Strategy, and Director of the Open Technology Institute.
Sharpening Our Focus on Learning: The Rise of Competency-Based Approaches to Degree Completion
A recent paper from the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment examines competency-based education (CBE) in the United States.
Sharpening Our Focus on Learning: The Rise of Competency-Based Approaches to Degree Completion
The Gainful Employment NPRM is Here
The foundation is more robust and thought out. What you think of the house on top of it depends on where you sit.
What We Need to Know About Parent PLUS Loans
The negotiators are operating blind when it comes to diagnosing problems with the Parent PLUS program.