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Why Data Practitioners Are Central to Improving College Completion: Early Insights from the Postsecondary Data for Action Network
Postsecondary institutions have long relied on data to understand student outcomes and institutional performance. Today, data play an even more…
Education Department’s Proposed Higher Ed Rule Includes Key Transparency Provisions for Students
Program-level information is essential for students navigating their postsecondary education options, where costs and outcomes can vary substantially across programs…
Lawmakers maintain support for Institute of Education Sciences in latest federal funding package
The latest federal funding package bodes well for our nation’s federal education data and research infrastructure. The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the…
February 5, 2026
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Rethinking Admissions for a Changing Landscape: California’s Story
January 29, 2026
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Strengthening Transfer Pathways for Economic Mobility: Lessons from Dallas College and the Value Data Collaborative
January 14, 2026
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ED Reaches Consensus on Proposed Regulations for Higher Education Accountability
December 18, 2025
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Higher Ed Rulemaking To-Do List: Make All Programs Pass Minimum Earnings Test and Maintain Financial Value Transparency Framework
December 15, 2025
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Three Major Concerns About ED’s New Admissions Data Collection
December 12, 2025
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New FAFSA earnings tool boosts transparency, but program costs and outcomes data still needed
December 8, 2025
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A Year of Progress and Partnership: Highlights From 2025 and What Comes Next
October 14, 2025
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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Accelerate Access, Deliver Strong Economic Returns for Students
October 8, 2025
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Higher Education’s Economic Benefits to Communities
October 1, 2025
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