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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…

October 18, 2017
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Yes, A Federal Postsecondary Student-Level Data Network is Possible. Here’s How.

October 12, 2017
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Newly Released Federal Student Outcomes Data Show More Detail, Provide Better Information, and Increase Transparency in Higher Education

October 6, 2017
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Letter to Secretary DeVos Urges Education Department to Protect Federal Regulations Related to Privacy, Equity, and Transparency

September 29, 2017
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U.S. Department of Education Releases New College Scorecard Data

September 22, 2017
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PostsecData Letter to Education Department Applauds More Timely, Relevant Postsecondary Data

June 29, 2017
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Better Data on the Horizon: An Analysis of Evolving Student-Level Data Legislation

April 28, 2017
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Does Income Driven Repayment Help Low-Income, Underserved Borrowers?

April 25, 2017
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PostsecData Members Applaud Proposed Student Loan Servicing Collection

January 23, 2017
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Gainful Employment Data Provide Public Value

December 16, 2016
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