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IES Newsletter now available featuring research highlights, upcoming events, and new resources  (May 22) 
The May 2013 issue of the IES Newsletter features articles about the use of technology in research projects, a REL-public television partnership to disseminate research findings, results from the NAEP Economics Report Card, research and journal awards to NCSER grantees, NCEE collaborates with Department of Education program offices on large-scale evaluations, new Fast Facts from NCES, research funding opportunities, upcoming events, and other items. 
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Postsecondary Institutions and Price of Attendance in 2012-13; Degrees and Other Awards Conferred: 2011-12; and 12-Month Enrollment: 2011-12: First Look (Preliminary Data)  (May 21) 
This First Look presents preliminary data findings from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) fall 2012 collection, which included three survey components: Institutional Characteristics for the 2012-13 academic year, Completions covering the period July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, and data on 12-Month Enrollment for the 2011-12 academic year. 
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Study of School Vouchers and College Enrollment is Well Implemented  (May 14) 
This 2012 randomized controlled trial examined the effects of the New York School Choice Scholarships Foundation Program on the college enrollment outcomes of 2,600 first- to fifth-grade New York City public school students. 
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Announcement to IES Grantees - Although the sequester will affect the level of funding available for new grants in FY 2013, grants awarded in prior years will not be affected. Continuation grants will be awarded at the previously approved levels.