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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…

Responsible Use of Admissions Data Can Expand College Opportunity. The Proposed New Federal Collection Risks the Opposite
On August 7, the White House issued a Presidential Memo calling for greater transparency in higher education admissions, and soon…

Who is Included When We Say First-Generation? A conversation with Dr. Robert Toutkoushian
As students across the country begin or continue their studies this fall, colleges will once again celebrate, serve, and support…

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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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Helps Colleges, States Build Connections and Work Toward Equitable Outcomes

December 12, 2024
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Continuing our vital work together in 2025

October 16, 2024
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