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Examining the challenges facing the American education system and identifying practical policy solutions. The Brown Center on Education Policy @BrookingsInst.
Washington, D.C.
Joined March 2012
The FY26 budget would fold federal aid for homeless students into a block grant and slash funding by 70%. Jennifer Erb-Downward and @DuffieldBarbara warn 1.4M kids could lose vital protections like school enrollment, transportation, and stability.
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Over 1.4 million homeless students rely on federal protections that could disappear under the president’s proposed budget.
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The latest GOP proposal would replace $6.5B in targeted K-12 aid with a $2B block grant—putting funds for homeless, rural, and after-school programs at risk. Nora Gordon says the shift could cut red tape, but drain resources from those who need them most.
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Nora Gordon explores conservative efforts to block grant federal education funds and the implications for schools and oversight.
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The real problems in education—learning loss, absenteeism, student mental health—are being ignored, says @jonvalant. He warns that federal leaders are shifting focus to culture wars instead of helping schools recover.
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The Supreme Court decision this week giving President Donald Trump the go-ahead to largely dismantle the Department of Education is just one development this summer in what has been a broad federal...
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"At a time when schools are in dire need of more resources and support, the Court has added only more challenges to their plate."
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Brookings scholars focusing on education policy explore the legal implications of the Supreme Court's 2025 term.
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Murders, suicides, car crashes, and overdoses are the leading causes of death among teens. Katie Hill argues that school-based cognitive behavioral programs could play a key role in preventing them.
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Katie Hill urges schools to teach teens decision-making skills to prevent deaths from violence, suicide, overdoses, and other impulsive acts.
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On June 26, @JonValant spoke at a Senate forum, warning that large-scale voucher expansions could divert resources from low-income students and schools, weakening accountability and increasing inequities.
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Jon Valant warns that federal school voucher plans could deepen inequality, lack oversight, and divert funds from students who need them most.
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The 2025 federal education report was delayed and slashed by 90%, omitting vital data on teacher mobility, private schools, and college costs. Dominique J. Baker warns this could hamper informed policymaking.
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Federal education data releases have slowed dramatically, with major gaps in the 2024 Digest and Condition of Education report.
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New research from Brookings shows a perception gap: While most U.S. high school students view their schools as politically balanced, many adults—especially Republicans—see a liberal bias. That disconnect may be driving education policy more than reality.
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J. Cameron Anglum and Anita Manion share the latest survey findings about Americans' perceptions of public schools.
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Professional development for experienced teachers is frequently short-term and disconnected from daily practice. Implementing sustained support models would help improve classroom instruction and student experience, explains Micheal W. Kirst.
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State strategies for principal and teacher improvement are often superficial, fragmented, underfunded, and overly reliant on external vendors, writes Michael Kirst.
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State scholarship programs often depend on federal aid to make college affordable. @KatharineMeyer warns that proposed Pell Grant cuts could strain these programs, limiting access for low-income students.
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Katharine Meyer explains how federal aid cuts to Pell and work-study programs shift costs to states and threaten college access.
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Federal watchdogs play a key role in enforcing special education rights—but the Trump administration wants to step back. @takolbe and Elizabeth Dhuey explain how that shift threatens funding, accountability, and support for students with disabilities.
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Project 2025 proposes major changes to federal special education funding, raising questions about oversight and equity.
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International college students contribute billions to the U.S. economy each year. @ProfitOfEd highlights the risks of restrictive visa policies, and the opportunity to invest in global talent.
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Dick Startz highlights how international students boost the U.S. economy and trade balance by fueling higher education exports.
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The Educational Choice for Children Act would offer $5 billion in federal tax credits for private school scholarships. But @JonValant warns it’s designed to bypass public accountability—and risks diverting funds from rural and underserved communities.
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Jon Valant examines how the proposed federal tax-credit scholarship program can be plagued by fraud and discriminatory practices.
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RT @joshcowenMI: The House GOP’s new voucher scheme would force vouchers into all states—and give a huge shelter for the ultra-rich. Read….
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Unlike student absenteeism, which disproportionately affects economically disadvantaged schools, post-pandemic teacher absenteeism has risen across both high- and low-poverty schools at similar rates, find @DrMikeHansen and co-authors.
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Michael Hansen and co-authors examine how teacher absenteeism trends have shifted across four states since the onset of the pandemic.
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Public early childhood education delivers lasting gains—not just for kids, but for families and the economy. Lindsay Weixler finds it improves children’s development and boost parents’ income and work hours well beyond enrollment.
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Free early childhood education boosts parental labor force participation and income, providing lasting benefits for families and the economy.
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Governors from both parties are focusing on youth well-being, but Democrats more often propose expanding access to mental health services and meals, while Republicans emphasize school security and nutrition standards. Read more:
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The proposed scholarship program isn’t a neutral expansion of school choice, according to @JonValant and Zerbino. It privileges donors and families with resources while offering little to rural students, who often lack access to private school options.
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Jon Valant and Nicolas Zerbino examine how a federal tax-credit scholarship may favor affluent families and sideline rural areas.
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RT @takolbe: In this @BrookingsEd piece, @bdhuey and I examine proposals that would shift IDEA funding outside the traditional framework.….
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Project 2025 proposes major changes to federal special education funding, raising questions about oversight and equity.
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