Student Debt w/ Ryann Liebenthal, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Mike Pierce
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Challenging Student Debt and Higher Education
This chapter explores systemic issues related to student debt, focusing on the predatory practices of for-profit colleges and the concept of borrower defense. It emphasizes the need for collective movements and coalition-building among stakeholders to advocate for meaningful reforms in the education sector. The discussion critiques the current conflation of education with job training and calls for a redefinition of the value of education, highlighting the importance of public engagement and direct action.
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