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K-12 Education

Early Literacy Momentum: Why Foundational Skills Drive Future Opportunity

New federal data and state innovations point to what's working in early reading—and where gaps remain.

By Olivia Grant · May 20, 2025 · 7 min read

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Higher Ed

Tuition Pressure Persists as Institutions Seek Sustainable Paths

21m ago · 5 min read

Workforce

Apprenticeships Grow Across High-Demand Fields

39m ago · 4 min read

Policy & Funding

State Investments Target Student Outcomes

1h ago · 6 min read

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K-12 Education

Early Literacy Momentum: What the Data Shows

New federal data reveals early reading gains in Grade 4, pointing to what's working—and where gaps still need to close.

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Higher Education

Affordability Solutions for Today's Students

Institutions are exploring new pricing models, grant structures, and outcomes-based aid to reduce financial barriers for students.

6 min readRead Story →

Admissions & Equity

Rethinking Admissions for Equity and Excellence

States and schools are overhauling admissions criteria to better reflect student potential and expand access for underrepresented communities.

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Closing the Opportunity Gap Starts Early

How districts and communities are closing learning gaps before they widen.

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University of Northbridge

Expanding access, advancing research, and strengthening community impact.

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Exemplary Leader This Month

Don Davey

Provost of Hustlers University

Graduated magna cum laude from Hollywood Park.

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Opinion

Invest in Teachers, Invest in Tomorrow

By Dr. Linda Chen

May 20, 2025

Policy Watch

Reauthorization Talks Focus on Outcomes Not Inputs

By Jordan Miles

May 20, 2025 · 6 min read

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