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Higher Education’s Economic Benefits to Communities
Persistent skepticism about the value of higher education continues to shape public debate. Students, families, policymakers, and taxpayers all want…
Recent wins in IHEP efforts to restore federal higher education data collections
Data contract terminations and staffing cuts at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) – the backbone of our nation’s education…
New accountability framework will help ensure higher education provides strong outcomes for all students
Pursuing a college degree or credential should translate to increased earnings and greater social mobility. But unfortunately, some programs consistently…
October 14, 2025
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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Accelerate Access, Deliver Strong Economic Returns for Students
October 1, 2025
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The Value Data Collaborative Shows PASSHE Degrees Pay Off
September 17, 2025
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Unmet Financial Need is Widespread Among College Students. Federal Aid Helps Some, But Still Falls Short for Many.
September 12, 2025
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College Costs Keep Rising. Disaggregated Data Show the Asian American and Hispanic or Latino Students who Face the Greatest Affordability Gaps
September 9, 2025
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Fact or Fiction? Common Misperceptions about Federal Higher Education Data Collections
September 4, 2025
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Direct Admissions Expands College Opportunity in California. Three Lessons from California State University’s Pilot
August 21, 2025
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Responsible Use of Admissions Data Can Expand College Opportunity. The Proposed New Federal Collection Risks the Opposite
August 18, 2025
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Who is Included When We Say First-Generation? A conversation with Dr. Robert Toutkoushian
August 5, 2025
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Three Things to Know About the Senate’s IES Funding Proposal
July 10, 2025
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