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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…
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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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Offers Proof Points for Equitable Postsecondary Value
July 10, 2025
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Wealth, Race, and Higher Education: Behind the Making of IHEP’s Newest Research Series
July 2, 2025
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The Case for IES: How Federal Education Data Informs Federal Policy
July 2, 2025
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The Case for IES: Four Ways States Use Federal Data to Guide Postsecondary Research and Policy
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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