Here鈥檚 How the Education Department Helps College Students鈥攁nd What鈥檚 at Stake if Trump Guts It
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Inefficiency Multiplied: What Happens When Research and Data are Halted at U.S. Dept. of Ed
The Institute of Education Sciences funds critical data and research on teaching and learning. Cuts are counterproductive.
The U.S. Department of Education Needs to Exist
The U.S. Department of Education is one of the smallest agencies in the government, but one of the most impactful on the lives of Americans.
Understanding the Department of Education鈥檚 Role in Higher Education
Here are the biggest roles the Department of Education plays in students鈥 lives as they navigate college.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 Role in Supporting English Learners
A range of EL programs and funding sources are under threat if Trump dismantles the Education Department.
Unlocking the Full Potential of CCAMPIS for Student Parents
Funding limitations and barriers keep many parenting students from accessing child care. Federal policymakers can act to expand support.
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Eight Reasons to Champion Proportional Representation for the U.S.
A summary of eight improvements that proportional representation would bring to American politics.
Get the Hell Out of DOGE: Elon Musk鈥檚 Team Infiltrates Education Department Data
DOGE working with protected data across the federal government has almost certainly flouted privacy laws.
Older Student Loan Borrowers Are Parents and Caretakers
New survey data suggests that the burden of senior’s student loan debt stretches across generations.