A Legislative History: Why is Cost of Attendance so Complicated?
Congress first defined COA more than four decades ago, in 1972, but changes in the student population since has left lawmakers scrambling.
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More Than Tuition: What is Cost of Attendance?
Cost of Attendance is out pacing inflation every year and student debt is climbing above $1.2 trillion.
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During April’s Math Awareness Month, we look at how we can make college level math more practical and prepare students for the real world.
Paraprofessionals Could Help Solve Bilingual Teacher Shortages
The bilingual teacher shortage is all too common – but many great candidates are already in the classroom.
Special All College Sports Edition
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 16: Kevin, Libby, and Andrew debate the morality of intercollegiate athletics.
Is Stitching State Data Systems the Solution to the College Blackout?
There are advantages to stitching state data systems to answer national questions about student outcomes. But it also faces many logistical
Launching ARPA-ED for Higher Ed
With the explosion of new education technologies on campuses, why hasn’t the case for ARPA-ED for higher education been widely put forth?