Higher Education

Flagship graduates outnumber elite-school alums in many positions of power and achievement, especially in state government

Higher education in the U.S. is so much more than its selective colleges—and can be fairer for so many more students

Dual enrollment brings college coursework to millions of students, but critics say it needs better access and accountability

Median SAT scores have jumped again since the last analysis in 2020

There’s reason to suspect that the gold standard for academic achievement is losing its shine