College
Get insights into how higher education intersects with K-12 schools from college readiness to efforts to improve college completion
College & Workforce Readiness
Teens Are Using AI to Research Colleges. Is That a Good Thing?
A new survey examines the growth of students using the technology to research postsecondary options.
States
75,000 Undocumented Students Graduate High School Each Year. What Happens Next?
A new analysis estimates 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school each year.
Assessment
Explainer
What Is the Classic Learning Test, and Why Is It Popular With Conservatives?
A relative newcomer has started to gain traction in the college-entrance-exam landscape—especially in red states.
College & Workforce Readiness
Interactive
The Changing Face of College Applications, By the Numbers
New first-time college applicant data from the Common App found a growing number of students sending in test scores in their applications.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
It’s Time for Courageous Education Leaders to Defend Equity. Here’s How
Here’s how K-12 education leaders can create enduring equitable school systems.
College & Workforce Readiness
These High School Graduates Earned a Diploma—and a $74,000 Teaching Contract
This district's 'grow-your-own' program includes an extra incentive: a generous starting salary for graduates who come back to teach.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan—and Why It Matters
The university president’s departure is more than just a headline. It’s a lesson in leadership.
English Learners
Explainer
Common Questions Educators Have About Immigration, Answered
While K-12 educators aren't meant to be immigration experts, researchers say some basic knowledge can help them serve immigrant students.
College & Workforce Readiness
College for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Faces an Uncertain Future
Inclusive higher education programs benefit students with intellectual disabilities. But funding challenges are threatening their growth.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Is It Time to Ditch the Four-Year Degree?
A call for three-year degrees, micro-credentials, and closer ties between educators and employers could affect K–12 and higher education.
Student Achievement
From Our Research Center
Many Kids' Parents Didn't Go to College. You Can Still Motivate Them in STEM
Students whose parents did not go to college often do not feel they have the necessary support to excel STEM subjects.
Federal
What 100 Ed. Dept. Investigations Say About Trump's Agenda for Schools
Education Week has confirmed 100 Education Department investigations aligned with key Trump administration priorities.
College & Workforce Readiness
Colleges Will Give a Leg Up to Students Who Demonstrate Civility
A new program allows students to build a "civility transcript" for college through peer debates.
Mathematics
Is Calculus or Stats More Advantageous for Student Success? It's Complicated
Both groups of students are equally likely to get bachelor's degrees and make similar amounts of money.