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Experts say this years high school freshmen are at a stark disadvantage if theyre looking to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

Policymakers often propose better funding for public schools as an early intervention to reduce adult crime, yet little causal evidence of its effectiveness exists. This column uses novel data on over one million students in Michigan to study this relationship, finding that greater school funding has a large causal effect on the likelihood of adult arrest. This is most likely

Increased investment in public schools pays off through reductions in adult crime, according to a new University of Michigan study.The Education Policy Initiative brief, Public School Funding, School Quality, and Adult Crime, investigates the correla

Money well spent!

The coronavirus prompted parents to homeschool their children or put them in private schools. Many are returning to public schools, but it’s unclear whether it will be enough ever offset losses.

The coronavirus prompted parents to homeschool their children or put them in private schools. Many are returning to public schools, but it’s unclear whether it will be enough ever offset losses.

As schools try to make up for lost classroom time during COVID, an analysis of student benchmark data shows that remote learning hurt academic growth and some students will need more targeted help to catch up. 

After witnessing Whitney M. Young Jr.’s groundbreaking Thundering Silence keynote address at the 1968 AIA convention, Bob Berkebile, FAIA, then an intern architect, penned an article that challenged his colleagues and community to form a more inclusive and equitable profession. Throughout the ensuing 53 years, Berkebile has striven to bolster the quality and resilience of all life as his work has grown in intensity and scale.

Pushing for the best price and finding a school that’s the right fit are just two factors to consider when deciding where to enroll in the fall, according to two top college advisors. 

A spokesperson for the State Budget Office says there's a silver lining in the declining graduation rate.