A new book cheerfully argues that we can find jobs for all those doctoral candidates outside the academy. Don’t be too sure.
Education
Biden’s Education Secretary? The Case for Amy Gutmann, President of the University of Pennsylvania
The scholar specializes in bridging differences in a democracy, which is just what the riven education world needs.
What Happens to Students Who Were Already Behind?
The pandemic has threatened literacy education. Here’s how tutors are fighting back.
For Profit College Execs Should Be Personally Liable For Their Crimes
Right now, they can walk away with millions. Fortunately, we can end that.
Princeton, Betsy DeVos, And The Need For a Real Debate About Race
I don’t want Betsy DeVos telling Princeton what to say about racism. But I also don’t want our universities to squelch discussion.
The Fallacy of Meritocracy on America’s College Campuses
A new book shows how our higher ed system favors the rich. Will COVID-19 make the problem even worse?
The Colleges That Can Spur America’s COVID-19 Recovery
Regional public universities offer affordable degrees and boost local economies, but will they survive the pandemic?
Will the Pandemic Cost Teachers Their Pensions?
If states don’t act now, educators’ retirement benefits could become the next victim of coronavirus.
Are Elite Business Schools Swindling International Students?
Unable to enter the U.S., foreign admits are asking MBA programs to let them defer. Many are refusing.
What Will Student Voting Look Like in 2020?
A pandemic creates new obstacles to vote. Colleges should do their part to help.
