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Is Chris Christie the Future of the GOP?

by Martin Longman July 14, 2020January 9, 2022

The former New Jersey governor and Trump acolyte has made clear he wants to run for president in 2024.

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Jersey Bore: Who Wants to Watch Chris Christie on Cable TV?

by D.R. Tucker September 11, 2017January 9, 2022

Is this a practical joke, or a real idea? New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s possible career as a sports broadcaster may not have panned out, but he might still have a shot at a television gig. Christie has had conversations with both MSNBC and CNN about possible contributor deals after his term ends, according to […]

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Thriving After High School: A Foundation to Build On

Thriving After High School: A Foundation to Build On

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

by Bruno V. Manno

Workforce Pell’s Missing Rudder

Workforce Pell’s Missing Rudder

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

Once Globally Preeminent, U.S. Universities Are Sliding Into Decline

Once Globally Preeminent, U.S. Universities Are Sliding Into Decline

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

by Jon Marcus

Higher Ed’s Affordability Problem Isn’t Just the Price

Higher Ed’s Affordability Problem Isn’t Just the Price

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

by Michael T. Nietzel