A study of Washington state's college performance-funding system found a boost for short-term certificates, but not more valuable degrees.
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January 14, 2015
January 10, 2014
New federal data show nearly half of people who were 10th graders in 2002 have not earned any college degree or certification a decade later.
October 15, 2013
High-poverty schools sent significantly fewer graduates to college in 2012 than higher-income schools, regardless of the schools' geographic location or racial makeup, according to a new study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
October 11, 2013
Dispersing student loan payments at intervals rather than in a lump sum may help students be more academically and fiscally responsible, a new study suggests.
July 29, 2013
A new report by the U.S. Census Bureau finds that large groups of college students living off campus can significantly weight the poverty and demographic characteristics of their communities.
June 06, 2013
Beyond Diplomas Count 2013, educators and policymakers can dig into more research and resources on dropout recovery.
April 12, 2013
Talent and strong high school achievement can propel young black men to college, but a new study finds their grit— the determination and ability to handle setbacks—is nearly as critical to their success.
June 27, 2011
A forthcoming report suggests research on Asian and Pacific Islander students often does not reflect demographic differences within the group.
May 26, 2011
The federal 2011 "Condition of Education" report shows socioeconomic gaps widening in how smoothly students make the transition from high school to higher education.
April 27, 2011
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the most detailed information to date about how far Americans get in the education system.