Higher Ed's Grim New Normal

education is a constantly moving target. what to learn, how to learn it, where to learn it, how much to spend on it has always evolved and will continue.

sometimes the changes are a bit faster though and hard to keep up.

the trends are useful to know but i find the article is too focused on a preserving an existing model that likely needs to look much different than they are imagining.

as a society, we need a more clearer commitment to what we want from education. should it be affordable? should it be for everyone?

i think the 2 year community college funded by the state still has a lot of promise. but with the department of education's current leadership, that idea will have to wait yet again...

This article discusses the challenges facing higher education, including declining enrollment, the changing demographics of college students, and the financial pressures on colleges and universities. The author explores the reasons for these challenges and considers potential solutions, such as mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and innovative models for delivering higher education.