In response to labor market challenges, 18 states and major employers including IBM and Google have removed college degree requirements from their hiring processes.

NCSL convened a meeting of legislative leaders in higher education from 26 states to discuss college costs, graduation rates and other topics with federal policymakers and higher education executives.

To make up for pandemic learning losses, many U.S. public school districts have increased enrollment in their summer school programs. Summer programs have had positive effects on students’ math achievement (as much as 3%) but not in...

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children, or Summer EBT, is a new program created by the Agriculture Department to address child hunger while schools are out of session for the summer.

Forecast ’24: In 2024 legislative sessions, lawmakers aim to shore up students’ literacy and math skills, support effective teachers and boost the value of postsecondary education.

Household and state budgets might feel the impact of the end of the federal government’s three-year pause on student loan payments. States that generate a large share of their overall revenue from sales taxes may face particular...