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Postsecondary Education Programs

From community college courses to doctoral programs, postsecondary education encompasses all forms of schooling after completion of high school or its equivalent. RAND's research on postsecondary education programs and institutions throughout the world has been influential; research in Qatar, for instance, led to reform of the National University and a realignment of postsecondary education to societal needs.

Research conducted by: RAND Education; RAND Europe; RAND-Qatar Policy Institute

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World Bank President Urges Graduates to Put Ideas Into Action — Jun 28, 2012

Today's public policymakers have a unique opportunity to shape the future, but only if they focus on putting ideas into action and "get stuff done," said Robert B. Zoellick, the 11th president of the World Bank Group, at the Pardee RAND Graduate School commencement on June 23, 2012.

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Charter School Students in Chicago Enjoy Better Graduation, College Entry Rates — May 7, 2008

Chicago's multi-grade charter high schools (those serving students in grades 7-12, 6-12 or K-12) appear to improve their students' chances of graduating and attending college, as compared with the city's traditional public high schools.

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Broadening Qatari Post-Secondary Education Offerings Would Help Meet Future Employment Needs — Feb 12, 2008

Education and employment preferences in Qatar are not well aligned with the demands of the Persian Gulf state's labor market, and existing post-secondary educational offerings do not meet all of the nation's needs.