Plus, new research on supporting students through college and high school student discipline.
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| How DOGE cutbacks could create a major backlash "Cutting government budgets is broadly popular in theory, but if Trump and Musk overcome legal challenges and succeed in large-scale downsizing, they will find that cutting government can backfire on them." Elaine Kamarck warns of several major consequences that could result from the haste of the Department of Government Efficiency, such as disruptions to benefits, tax processing, agriculture, national security, and more. |
| New research on supporting U.S. students How researchers, policymakers, and institutions can support postsecondary students. Drawing from a recent report on effective ways to help students successfully navigate the path to and through college, Sarah Reber highlights key takeaways from two decades of evidence for researchers, policymakers, and institutions implementing student success programs. A restorative approach to student discipline. Instead of punishing students with suspensions, the restorative practices piloted in Chicago Public Schools are leading to a significant reduction in lost school days and student arrests, researchers at the University of Chicago find. |
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