In a quiet but deeply consequential move in March, the U.S. Department of Education abruptly cancelled major research contracts and laid off dozens of staff and contractors, effectively silencing critical data collection on college affordability, student success, and outcomes after graduation. While the federally mandated Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) remains partially intact,... The post Vanishing Data, Vanishing Opportunity: What the Collapse of Key Federal Studi...| The Pell Institute
As someone deeply involved in higher education research, I’ve seen firsthand the growing skepticism around the value of a college degree. You’ve probably noticed it, too—headlines from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal questioning whether the ever-rising cost of tuition is worth the supposed benefits of earning a degree. That skepticism is... The post Bridging the ROI Gap: Adding Holistic Discourse to the Paradox of Postsecondary Value – A Personal Perspective appeared ...| The Pell Institute