Quick Hits — By the Numbers

$3

For every $1 that a school system invests in a community school, the community invests an additional $3, according to a recent report from the Coalition for Community Schools. (The Huffington Post)

48% / 38%

The percentages of “likely voters” who agree with Wisconsin governor Scott Walker versus the teachers unions and other public employees in the debate over public sector benefits and collective bargaining rights, according Rasmussen Reports.  Nate Silver argues that Rasmussen’s poll should be disregarded, due to flawed questions. (FiveThirtyEight)

3/4

According to CLASP, “In 1979, the maximum Federal Pell Grant award covered about three-fourths of the total cost of attending a four-year college.”  Today, the maximum award covers about one-third of total college costs, by the organization’s calculations. (CLASP)

0.25%

The percent decrease in student enrollment that will occur for every $100 of tuition and fee increases at four-year colleges and universities, according to Hemelt’s and Marcotte’s “Rising Tuition and Enrollment in Public Higher Education.” (The Education Optimists)