How Parent Borrowing Makes College Possible — at a Steep Price — for Black Families
The scale of this debt is remarkable. It’s not a little bit bigger. The amount black parents are taking on is proportionately enormous.
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Scott Smallwood
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Co-founder of Open Campus.
Under the Spell of Meritocracy
Debates about meritocracy and college are in the air this fall.
The Poor Are Getting Poorer. Professors Can Stop Making It Worse.
This chemistry professor believes everybody can get an A. First, faculty need to change their attitudes.
This One University Enrolls More Pell Students Than the Whole Ivy League
How well are colleges moving people up social and economic ladders? And are we paying enough attention?
The Surprisingly High Cost of Our Public Flagship Universities — At Least for Most Americans
Make $167,000 a year? Then you can afford your state’s public flagship university. Otherwise … This newsletter, the Open Campus Weekly Dispatch, tackles higher education’s role in society. Sign up here.…
Resentment Starts With Campus Parking — It Doesn’t End There
Is college a scam? Read a fascinating thread about why people think so. Also, a new book examines the impact of student debt on families.
Reflections From Our Trip Down the Mississippi
We took ourselves back to school on our Back-To-School Road Trip from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Here’s what we learned, who we met, and some bonus travel tips.
An Exuberant Celebration For a Beloved Townie
A parade down the streets of Oxford, Miss., celebrated one man — and how he symbolized the best of the Velvet Ditch.
From Apprentice to Master
School never worked out for Harry McChesney, but being an apprentice gave him a skill that he can now teach to others.
Saving Up to Get to Community College
Eddie Tanner is going to college — but first he needs to buy a car to get there.