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Reevaluate IDRs to Ensure Equitable Student Aid and System Durability
Michael Horn - April 19, 2024As the burden of student loans continues to be a pressing issue for millions of Americans, the discourse around sustainable repayment options has intensified. Studies, including one by The Pew Charitable Trusts, highlight how income-driven repayment plans (IDRs), while designed to alleviate financial strain, might paradoxically lead to increased loan delinquency rates due to balance growth and the psychological impact of accruing debt.
Read moreStrict Online Education Regulations Could Derail the Future of Learning
Michael Horn - April 17, 2024In a time where over half of all students are taking at least one online course, the landscape of online education is at a pivotal juncture, reflecting a broader shift in how higher education adapts to technological advancements and regulatory scrutiny. The Department of Education is proposing ambitious regulatory changes that directly impact online learning and stakeholders are keenly observing how these policies will shape the future of digital classrooms.
Read moreCut Costs, Not Corners for the Future of Higher Education: Redirect Focus to Student Achievement
Michael Horn - April 15, 2024The landscape of higher education has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate in recent years. The rising costs of tuition, the ballooning of administrative overhead, and questions about the real value of a college degree have sparked a vital conversation about the future of higher education.
Read moreBold Measures are Needed to Improve Investment in Higher Education
Michael Horn - April 12, 2024The stakes for higher education have never been higher as the educational landscape sees rapid evolution. As universities and colleges grapple with the dual challenges of technological disruption and increasing demands for accessible, quality education, the question of how best to implement investment in higher education becomes a priority.
Read moreAudio Learning is More Than Just an Alternative to Digital, But More Useful in Enhancing Education
Michael Horn - April 10, 2024Digital screens often dominate our lives and interactions even in schools, but the question of alternative, impactful ways of learning has become a major factor. Audio, which was long considered a secondary medium for education, is re-emerging as a powerful tool in shaping how we learn, think, and perceive the world.
Read moreThe Concept of Work and Learning Needs a Massive Overhaul if Workforce Development is at Stake
Michael Horn - April 8, 2024Current times continue to demonstrate that traditional educational paradigms are increasingly failing to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving workforce, which is now pivoting the conversation around reimagining how we develop talent more pertinent. The rise of digital transformation, coupled with a persistent skills gap, underscores a pressing need to overhaul the approach to education and workforce development.
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