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Wealth, Race, and Higher Education: Behind the Making of IHEP’s Newest Research Series
Wealth disparities by race and ethnicity are a defining feature of the economic landscape of the United States. The median…

The Case for IES: How Federal Education Data Informs Federal Policy
Lawmakers are best equipped to find solutions that benefit all students when they are armed with high-quality data. For decades,…

The Case for IES: Four Ways States Use Federal Data to Guide Postsecondary Research and Policy
Data from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) provide vital insights on key higher education issues that inform evidence-based policymaking…

July 10, 2025
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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Offers Proof Points for Equitable Postsecondary Value

June 24, 2025
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The Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cuts to IES Threaten Education Research

June 12, 2025
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The Case for IES: How federal postsecondary data shaped California state policy and increased student parent supports

April 17, 2025
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Accelerating Postsecondary Attainment: Event Highlights and Reflections

March 19, 2025
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The Case for IES Resources: DataLab Makes Accessing Education Data Quick and Easy

March 17, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: How IPEDS Provides Key Consumer Information About College Costs, Outcomes, and More

March 11, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: What NPSAS and BPS Tell Us About Student Veterans, Parents, First-Generation Student Experiences

March 10, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: How Cutting Education Data Threatens U.S. Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness

March 4, 2025
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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: What NPSAS and BPS Tell us About College Affordability and Student Outcomes

February 21, 2025
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