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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…

The Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cuts to IES Threaten Education Research
Federal lawmakers have long recognized robust postsecondary data as a cornerstone of evidence-based higher education policymaking. For decades, investments in…

October 15, 2020
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Without Better Postsecondary Data, We’re Leaving Stakeholders in the Dark

September 25, 2020
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Institutions Can Help Close Widening Completion Gaps with the Postsecondary Data GPS

November 4, 2019
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Students Need High-Quality Data to Make Informed College Decisions

October 23, 2019
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How Net Price Calculators Can Better Serve Students

June 22, 2019
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On the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill, Military-Connected Students Need The College Transparency Act

May 31, 2019
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Data-Informed College Decisions: Students Deserve Clear, Consistent, and Complete Financial Aid Offers

March 15, 2019
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New Legislation Would Provide Students Key Information About College Outcomes

December 19, 2018
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Announcement: Application Open for IHEP – AIR Interactive Policy Summit

June 15, 2018
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NPSAS:16 Data Suggests How Today’s Students are Affording College

May 14, 2018
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