Op-Ed: Higher education as a path out of poverty is now more myth than reality

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Op-Ed: Higher education as a path out of poverty is now more myth than reality (via latimesopinion )

Instead of alleviating inequality, higher education too often deepens it. We need to admit that, on its own, higher education is not an adequate solution to poverty.

Subsequent administrations, beginning with President Clinton, established tax credits for tuition savings. This disproportionately benefited families with the highest incomes and tax rates. Most low-income students who enroll in college avoid taking out loans by attending community and for-profit colleges, whichcompared with

Meanwhile, wealthier students who graduate from high schools with better means feel more comfortable on college campuses and attend well-resourced institutions where more students graduate within four years.

 

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opinion Higher ed as a path to success for ANY teenager or young adult is more a myth than reality. College is now a scam built on a business model to rake in fees, etc. while making loans to unsuspecting kids. Entry standards have dropped, remediation of HS class required. Sad.

opinion Skills earn money/No skills no money= parenting 101

opinion Still trying to discourage people who think they can't afford school from going to college. College isn't for everyone, but those who can go-regardless of income-should go.

opinion Laziness and lack of personal responsibility has plagued the last two generations.

opinion What a load of rubbish!! Work hard or buzz right the F off!! Sick of freeloading chumps acting like the worlds against them. Suck it up and get back to work!!

opinion Still should go to college. If you go the gym you should go to school. You know how exercise is a lifestyle not a regimen? Similarly if you get into school doors will open you just gotta stick widit and grow with it.

opinion Since the government and finance industry co-opted the loan programs...pretty much a scam now.

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