State legislators have the power to make a difference immediately by reducing the cost of higher education and showing residents that there is still value in pursuing postsecondary education.
Author: Javaid Siddiqi, opinion contributor
Underfunded Black colleges and universities need congressional support
States are laying the blueprints for this work, but the only way to see nationwide success is through bipartisan unity and leadership.
The voters have spoken: They support early childhood education
Increased public investment in early childhood education enjoys the overwhelming support of both Democrats and Republicans.
Three simple steps to assess return on investment for higher education
While not exhaustive, these solutions can get our country’s relationship with higher education back on track.
America’s education report card shows we’re failing our most vulnerable students
If nothing else, the pandemic has provided ample opportunity to turn a critical eye on where we were before and where we can go from here.
How to fix policies that unintentionally promote preschool segregation
A key first step may involve taking a cue from the oath sworn by physicians: “First, do no harm.”
Want to solve the student debt crisis — restructure interest rates
A zero percent interest rate would address many of the concerns both sides express with full student loan debt forgiveness.
Updating education data systems is critical to COVID recovery
To tackle the root of these issues, Our ability to gather and analyze data is critical for designing interventions and systems to change course and improve outcomes for all students.
How 1 million more teachers of color can transform American education
We have a prime opportunity for a reset in our education system — one that will uplift all students and create a stronger workforce for decades to come.