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ED Reaches Consensus on Proposed Regulations for Higher Education Accountability
Last week, I tuned into the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) session of negotiated rulemaking focused on accountability in higher education. This process, required for…
Higher Ed Rulemaking To-Do List: Make All Programs Pass Minimum Earnings Test and Maintain Financial Value Transparency Framework
Students and families should be confident that the college programs they invest their time and money in will pay off…
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…
December 15, 2025
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Three Major Concerns About ED’s New Admissions Data Collection
December 12, 2025
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New FAFSA earnings tool boosts transparency, but program costs and outcomes data still needed
December 8, 2025
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A Year of Progress and Partnership: Highlights From 2025 and What Comes Next
October 14, 2025
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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Accelerate Access, Deliver Strong Economic Returns for Students
October 8, 2025
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Higher Education’s Economic Benefits to Communities
October 1, 2025
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The Value Data Collaborative Shows PASSHE Degrees Pay Off
September 24, 2025
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Recent wins in IHEP efforts to restore federal higher education data collections
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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