The Median Cost of College Plan: A Recipe for Student Aid Chaos
The House reconciliation bill proposes complex new student aid system with no clear data to support it.
An Archive of Former Office of Education Technology (OET) Resources
This archive contains guidance and resources from the former Office of Education Technology at the Department of Education.
Democrats keep saying America is an “oligarchy.” Is that true?
Lee Drutman wrote for Vox on why America has become an oligarchy.
Digital Public Infrastructure Could Make a Better Internet
Akash Kapur explores how countries in the Global South are using digital public infrastructure to drive governance, growth, and inclusion.
How the House Reconciliation Bill Harms the Average American Family
The House reconciliation bill makes college less affordable—ignoring Americans’ top higher ed concern.
Joint Comments Encouraging the FCC to Promote a PNT Technology That Is Secure, Resilient and Publicly Available
We recommend that the Commission reject NextNav’s proposal for a PNT service.
Meet the Would-Be Accreditors Tied to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
The resurgence of accreditation agencies led by executives of some of America’s most infamous for-profit colleges signals trouble ahead.
Students Lose as Trump’s Order Turns Accreditation Into a Political Tool
True accountability requires independent accreditation focused on educational quality and student success, not political loyalty tests.
Tech Can Help Cities Rebuild Civic Life, If We Let People In
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob wrote for Next City on how digital tools are being experimented with across the country.
What Happens When the Federal Government Stops Funding University Research
Shalin Jyotishi is featured on NPR’s Morning Edition discussing federal research cuts at universities.