Government

No individual institution can do what we know has to be done, so we need a new federal regulation, Teege Mettille argues.

President Biden's nominee for education secretary appears headed for approval by the Senate after a hearing free of controversy.

The Government Accountability Office has begun an analysis of the array of external providers -- more central than ever because of the pandemic -- that help colleges take their academic programs online.

Democratic chairman of House education committee says coronavirus relief proposal put forth by moderate Republicans is a "drop in the bucket."

The rising cost of college has led to an increase in parents taking out student loans for their children. Should these loans be canceled?

Even though fewer children will be born in the coming years, a greater number of them will be able to pay more to attend college, writes Phillip B. Levine.

Congress recently lifted the ban on Pell Grant eligibility for people in prison. Advocates say their work isn’t over.

Regional state institutions are critical to rural community health, education and economies, says a report by a new research alliance focused on the underexamined sector.