White House 'Datapalooza' to launch college rating system and data-driven reforms

White House 'Datapalooza' to launch college rating system and data-driven reforms The passage outlines a policy initiative to create a college rating system and release earnings data, mentioning Education Secretary Arne Duncan and President Obama. While it identifies potential leads on data sources and metrics, it lacks concrete allegations, financial flows, or misconduct, offering limited investigative utility beyond standard policy reporting. Key insights: White House and Education Department hosted a 'Datapalooza' on Oct. 9 to spur private‑sector tools for college evaluation.; Proposed college rating metrics include access, affordability, and outcomes such as graduation rates and graduate earnings.; Education Secretary Arne Duncan will work with colleges on the rating system; the plan may tie ratings to student‑aid formulas by 2018 if Congress approves.