Accreditation gates access to federal funds in higher education. Our current system of accreditation stifles innovation and doesn't do enough to protect students. A focus on outcomes could change that
The data infrastructure of higher education is broken: we can't answer basic questions about the outcomes colleges are producing. Action from Congress could make a difference
Online education is growing fast—but it's hampered by clunky regulations and outdated definitions. Modernizing regulation is, in part, about stripping away burdensome regulation, but Congress also must focus on aligning institutional incentives with student outcomes
The centuries-old model of college is showing signs of strain under today’s turbulent economy. Congress has a critical role to play in encouraging innovation to meet the needs of the next generation