It can be tempting for college leaders to focus solely on data that support their policy initiatives—to the exclusion of other relevant information. Unfortunately, intentionally or not, University of North … Continue reading “Looking at Higher Ed Through Rose-Colored Glasses”
In his recent book The Case Against Education, Professor Bryan Caplan argues that most Americans derive little benefit from their years of schooling in terms of skill and knowledge. What … Continue reading “What Can We Do About Degree Inflation?”
Students in the United States have unprecedented options for postsecondary education: from brick-and-mortar liberal arts institutions and research-intensive doctoral universities to dual-enrollment high schools and online-only degree programs. Entrepreneurs are … Continue reading “The Curious Case of So-Called ‘Higher Education Deserts’”
Legislators in New Mexico are pushing a bill that would make students apply to at least one college while they are still juniors in high school. This legislation reflects the … Continue reading “Forcing Students to Apply to College Is a Bad Idea”
In his long-awaited book, George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan argues that “the education system is a waste of time and money.” He is emphatically not against people learning skills … Continue reading “How Could a Professor Make ‘The Case Against Education’?”