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One of the most confrontational recommendations from the Universities Accord's recent report is for a Higher Education Future Fund. It talks about addressing the chronic underfunding in research, inadequate funding for student education, and the lack of financial support for crucial infrastructure. And I'd agree. If we are pursuing the brave ambition that at least 80% of the population will have a tertiary qualification by 2050, we will have to invest in it. And the only way to achieve that ambition is to tap into the under-represented groups in higher education: First Nations students, those from low socioeconomic backgrounds or rural and remote communities. So we must acknowledge that educating these students will cost more. What are your thoughts on Mark's perspective? #education #highered #diversity

🌟NEW article 'Mind the Gap Between Education Policy and Practice' highlights the need to understand how education policies passed by governments translate into services that actually reach households. https://lnkd.in/eBWTECFU An analysis in 50 countries shows large gaps between education policy and practice, which contributes to illiteracy among millions of students. Although much attention has been dedicated to policymaking, minimal attention is paid to policy implementation. To improve learning, we should pay as much attention to the latter as the former. ·      Published in Nature Magazine, Nature Human Behaviour. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eBWTECFU ·      Read the What Works Hub for Global Education working paper behind the article ‘Understanding Gaps Between Policy and Practice’: https://lnkd.in/e5PqrRcR 🖋️Authors: Noam Angrist and Stefan Dercon (CSAE, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, What Works Hub for Global Education, Department of Economics, University of Oxford, Youth Impact)

"We argue that academically selective schools contradict the principles of inclusive and equitable education which underpin Australia’s school system." ABSTRACT The long-term benefits of academically selective schools have not been thoroughly explored in the Australian context. This research draws on data from a longitudinal study of Australian young people (n = 2933) and utilises Nearest-neighbour matching techniques to explore whether individuals who attend academically selective schools have better outcomes than those who attend non-selective schools. This research explores a range of post-school outcomes, including engagement in education or employment, years of education and life satisfaction. Participants who graduated from academically selective schools reported slightly higher general life satisfaction scores. Limitations around the available data and measures used for identifying selective schools are discussed, but these results indicate that attending an academically selective school is not associated with major benefits for individuals. We argue that academically selective schools contradict the principles of inclusive and equitable education which underpin Australia’s school system. The results speak to policy makers who play a key role in evaluating and regulating selective processes. #learningfuturesnetwork

Public Benefit to Private Good Higher education was once regarded as a public good, a cornerstone of societal progress and individual empowerment. However, this perception has shifted, with higher education increasingly seen as a private good. This change can be attributed to several factors, with one significant reason being that institutions became self-centered rather than on student needs and societal benefits. Over time, many institutions adopted an internal achievement, prioritizing research, athletics, and institutional prestige over their core mission of serving students and the public interest. This inward focus has led to escalating costs, reduced accessibility, and a growing disconnect between educational outcomes and societal needs. Consequently, the shift from viewing higher education as a public benefit to a private good has undermined its role as a public good. It is time to challenge the focus of higher education so it can move back to the public good. #highereducation #highered #publicgood #failure

Crisis of Confidence in U.S. Higher Education? America is losing faith in higher education as we know it. With only 54.3% of Americans holding a degree or credential beyond high school, we’re falling short of the 70% goal needed by 2031. So, what's going wrong? High costs, mounting student debt, and political influences are all to blame. People are losing trust in the system. So, how can we regain confidence? We need to ensure education is affordable, relevant to the job market, and transparent about outcomes. It’s time to rethink and reform our approach to higher education. What changes do you think are most urgent? https://lnkd.in/eu_3U9Zq #HigherEducation #EducationReform #StudentSuccess #FutureOfEducation

🎓💬 How can higher education institutions in North America address financial challenges and navigate concerns around free speech and inclusivity on campuses? The revival of liberal education is emphasized to foster civic responsibility and independent thinking among citizens. #HigherEdChallenges #LiberalEducation #CivicResponsibility 🌟📚 https://lnkd.in/e6tHrvQV

Public confidence in higher education in the U.S. has become markedly divided in recent years. A nearly equal proportion of U.S. adults now express little or no confidence as those who have a high level of trust. Currently, 36% of Americans report having a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in higher education, while another 32% indicate some confidence. What does this tell us? This prompts discussions on issues such as accessibility, quality, and the evolving role of higher education in shaping future opportunities for individuals and society at large. Source: Gallup #HigherEducation #PublicPerception #EducationPolicy

Confidence in higher education has decreased more since 2015 than any other U.S. institution, according to Gallup research. In a TIAA Institute report, Nicholas Longo of Providence College outlines ways colleges and universities can reverse perception declines and enhance institutional wellbeing by developing social, economic, and cultural ties with their local communities. Take a look. https://lnkd.in/ebyRBEkC   #highereducation #communityimpact

The changing higher education landscape demands more attention to institutional transformation. We are excited to release a call for papers on a special topic addressing timely issues in higher education VERY SOON. Share widely. #equity #HigherEducation

📣 New article in Nature Human Behaviour (Nature Portfolio) by me & Stefan Dercon: "Mind the gap between education policy and practice." We often pay close attention to policy making --> we need as much attention on policy **implementation** https://lnkd.in/eizinxxs Largest gaps in Africa. Bright spots in Latin America. Not correlated w/ GDP per capita necessarily, similar to patterns in learning outcomes. In a companion empirical component, we analyze policy-practice gaps further by policy, setting, & gap type: https://lnkd.in/eEna5Xch. We use detailed data on education policy plans from government officials and household-level data on services received in practice, building on impressive data generation efforts by The World Bank UNESCO UNICEF. Lots more work on this area is needed. The What Works Hub for Global Education (What Works Hub for Global Education), an ambitious new center combining researchers, policymakers, practitioners, & donors, will aim to understand & close policy-practice gaps to advance implementation science in education. The What Works Hub for Global Education is supported by a seed £30M investment by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, including a consortium led by Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford + additional investments in Strategic Partners including the The World Bank, International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) The Learning Generation Initiative UNICEF Innocenti Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) Building Evidence in Education (BE²) British Council, and continues to grow and expand with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Jacobs Foundation - more to join the movement soon!