Dear Democrats, Don’t Despair

Even in the age of Donald Trump, at least in some ways, things have never been better.

Seven Habits of Successful Nations

Some unlikely places around the world are tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges and winning.

Why poor nations aren’t prisoners of their history.

A new report makes a nuanced case for what post-secondary graduates need to get ahead.

by Bruno V. Manno

Congress finally opened Pell Grants to short-term job training. Now states have to build the systems that can tell which programs actually work.

by Bruno V. Manno

High costs, political attacks take a toll as fewer students come, top scholars leave.

by Jon Marcus

New survey data suggests that more Americans might see the value of a degree if schools simplified their pricing systems.

by Michael T. Nietzel