The Good and Bad News in College Attainment Trends
The United States has made impressive gains in college completion, especially among Latino young adults, but big equity gaps remain.
Gaps in College Spending Shortchange Students of Color
5 Facts About the Proposed Student Loan Repayment System
ACICS Should Not Regain Its Ability to Grant Access to Federal Financial Aid
Trump’s Budget Proposes More Than $200 Billion in Cuts to Students
Education Department Proposes Major Changes to Student Aid
Are High School Diplomas Really a Ticket to College and Work?
A 50-state review of high school graduation requirements shows misalignment between the coursework necessary to receive a high school diploma and to be eligible for college admissions.
Progressive Policy Wins in the Omnibus
Congress’ spending deal makes a number of important policy advances—although it shamefully leaves Dreamers behind.
Changes to Higher Ed Accountability Portend a Big Downside for Students of Color
In practice, program-level accountability would make it impossible to track the performance of many students of color at colleges across the United States.
The Underground College Basketball Economy
This week, Michele and Igor sit down with Kevin Merida to discuss issues of sports and race.
Why I’m Still Suing the President
This week, Michele and Igor sit down with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to discuss the renewed debate on gun control, among other issues.
Trump’s Budget Reveals that He Wants Everyday Americans to Pay for His Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
The president's budget pays for his tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by slashing health care, education, and other critical investments.
A Second Status Update on ACICS Colleges
With a June deadline looming, most of the defunct accreditor's schools are on a path to gain approval elsewhere.
Putting Students First in College Accountability
Improved federal oversight would better protect students and improve higher education outcomes.
Getting Private Collection Agencies Out of Federal Student Loans
Senators have asked Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to justify the high costs of the federal government’s collection of defaulted student loans.
BONUS EPISODE: Work Hard, Graduate College, Become an MD, Be Deported
In this bonus episode, Michele and Igor sit down with two DACA recipients whose medical careers will be in jeopardy unless Congress acts.
The Administration and Congress Should Not Undermine Registered Apprenticeships
Federal efforts to grow apprenticeships cannot come at the expense of program quality.
How to Reform Remedial Education
Policymakers, colleges, and school districts should take steps to successfully reform remedial education for recent high school graduates.
The Obstacles Unauthorized Students Face in Postsecondary Education
Colleges and universities can help curb some of the substantial disadvantages that unauthorized students confront when attempting to attain postsecondary education.
Who Are Student Loan Defaulters?
New federal data shed light on the demographics of student loan defaulters as well as their path into and out of default.