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Promise and Compromise
No vehement advocate of personal responsibility argues against payroll withholding for taxes. So why not do the same with student loans?
Master’s Requirement Threatens Equity in Dual Enrollment Access
The Higher Learning Commission’s recent ruling is poised to cut or eliminate dual enrollment programs across its member states.
Sanders v. Clinton and the Obama Scorecard
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 10: Andrew and Kevin debate the merits of the Democratic higher education platforms.
Every Job is a “Public Service”
A recent push by farmers to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness highlights the fundamental flaw of the program.
Want to have fewer STEM grads? State merit aid is for you.
Merit aid goes to rich students and decreases STEM grads. States should consider better ways to allocate funding.
Supreme Court May Need An Amicus Brief on Income-Based Repayment
Mark Tetzlaff wants the Supreme Court to discharge his federal student loans. They should tell him to enroll in Income-Based Repayment.
Washington University’s Plan to Enroll More Low-Income Students Moves Forward
Shaun Kai Ern Ee has been pushing Washington University in St. Louis to become more socioeconomically diverse.
Department of Education Will Scuff New, Shiny Object
In trying to get bootcamps into the federal student aid system, the Department of Education will ruin one of the most innovative new ideas.
Visualizing the Higher Education Industry
Kim Dancy and Amy Laitinen paint a view of the huge and complex higher education industry with it’s multiple goals and constituencies.