March 27, 2009
Washington Has Failed the Workhorses of American Higher Education
As a nation, we understand that our strength lies not in the hands of an elite few but in the power of an educated many. Toward that end, we depend largely on our community colleges to advance a form of democratic meritocracy in which all people — from dual-enrolled high-school and home-schooled students to traditional 18-year-old students to forty-something career changers, to retirees and octogenarians — have the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel.
Yet
This is an article for subscribers only. You may access this article by purchasing a:
Digital or Print Subscription
Web Pass
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
Peer Review
-
Academic Assets
-
Teaching
