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Rationing knowledge: The 'college for some' movement
- 10-13-2010
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Blog by Kati Haycock/Huffington Post
Concerned about soaring college tuition, low graduation and high remediation rates, and growth in U.S. jobs that do not require bachelor's degrees, an increasingly vocal crowd has adopted a "college for some!" mantra. Instead of seeking to contain costs, boost retention and graduation rates, and increase the level and quality of jobs available, the "college for some" movement advocates rationing access to college. They say we should be investing more in high school vocational programs and apprenticeships. And, they tell us, these policy proposals have young people's (and taxpayers') best interests at heart. Don't be fooled. In reality, we already ration college-going opportunities far too much in this country, especially for the growing numbers of low-income students and students of color. (more…)
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