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States Still Racing to the Top, But What’s Next?
ED and HHS, which jointly oversee the Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge, recently released a brief outlining the progress of all 20
“Pay for Success” Gaining Traction as ECE Funding Option, But Should It Be?
“Pay for success” arrangements offer a new, though still unproven, source of cash for ECE programs.
Why Meaningful Accreditation Reform Isn’t in Our Future #ThanksAlexander
The Department of Education announced accreditation reforms, but its hands are largely tied by Congress. Chairman Alexander likely won’t sup
Comparing New America’s and College Board’s Tax Benefit Figures
The College Board has been measuring trends in college financial aid for years. New America’s recent paper adds details to estimates.
Let Media Freedom Ring: An Interview with Dunja Mijatovic
We wanted to know what she thinks of the OSCE Representative for Freedom of the Media thinks of the challenges facing journalists and free e
Men Prioritize Family Time More Than Women. Yes, You Read That Right.
Elizabeth Weingarten unpacks a new study that suggests men prioritize home and family over work more than women.
myRA Goes National
MyRA is a free, safe, simple and easily accessible savings option that is branded as retirement savings account, but in reality could help m
Restoring the Fortune Fountain of Youth
Patricia Hart explains how and why to enrich the world’s youth (and, in turn, the world) by enabling them to save.
Should We Have a National NonFiction Day?
The U.K. did (it’s now a whole month), so we asked some of our favorite nonfiction writers if we should, too. (Not up for consideration: Whe