Parents Face Barriers in Accessing, Affording Child Care
The cost of child care is on the rise – and in many states, access is declining nearly as fast.
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New America Ed Launches EdCentral
Study Links Parents’ Reading Practices to Children’s Literacy Skills
A recent study shows a connection between children’s home literacy environment and their language skills.
2013 NAEP Results Aren’t Dramatically Different – and That’s Okay
In education the times they are a-changin’ – except when it comes to scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress NAEP.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Will Now Accept Complaints about Payday Loans
Guest Blog Series: An Assets Agenda for Higher Ed
Hamilton Project Papers
Hamilton Project Papers
The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has recently released three policy papers focused on improving college outcomes through ch
How the Negotiators Want to Change ED’s Gainful Employment Proposal
The next round of negotiated rulemaking around gainful employment starts in 11 days.
Is Money Enough to Keep More High-Quality Teachers in High-Need Schools?
Using financial incentives to encourage more teachers to work in high-need schools isn't going to close the teacher talent gap.
Don’t Expect Much from Budget Conference Committee
The committee had its first meeting last week, and expectations are already low.
Guest Blog Series: The Student Loan (Financial) Shuffle
Identifying and Supporting Young Latino Students’ Academic Assets
It’s taken years, but the community of experts studying DLL students is finally shifting to an asset-based paradigm.
Settlement Resolves Latest Allegation of Racially Discriminatory Lending
Unexpected $8 Billion Boon to Student Loan Borrowers
This week, the Congressional Budget Office gave student loan borrowers a surprise reminder of a drop in interest rates on federal loans.