Divided We Learn
Once the way up the socioeconomic ladder in America, higher education may now be deepening the divisions. First-generation, low-income students disproportionately wind up at campuses with the fewest resources; their wealthier counterparts, at the best. And, contradicting public promises, universities are raising their net prices faster for low-income than higher-income students.
School district secessions gather speed, a new report shows
Wealthy school districts are increasingly splitting from poorer, more diverse ones, accelerating resegregation
With white students becoming a minority, public universities push harder to diversify
In Louisiana, a flagship university president argues the lack of black students on campus isn’t just a moral problem; it’s bad for the financial future of the university
After all the fuss about getting in, how do poor students survive on elite campuses?
A new book details obstacles, from encountering closed cafeterias to cleaning clogged toilets
Getting rid of the ‘gotcha’: College students try to tame political dialogue
Rebelling against political discourse that polarizes people, new campus groups seek common ground and informed discussion of hot-button topics
Do federal work-study jobs prepare students for careers – and should they?
The Trump Administration proposes cutting work-study funding almost by half
Even at elite colleges lauded for their generosity, some students take on debt
And those from low-income backgrounds are more likely to have trouble paying it back
OPINION: ‘Free college’ fails to address racial and class gaps
Policy partnerships to make higher ed affordable for those with the most need
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