Student Debt w/ Ryann Liebenthal, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Mike Pierce
The Dig
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The Evolving Landscape of Student Debt
This chapter examines the shifting dynamics of student loan policy amid political movements advocating for a return to private lending. The discussion unpacks the implications of these changes on accessibility to education and critiques the financialization of higher education that prioritizes profit over student welfare. It also addresses the complexities of student debt narratives and highlights systemic corruption within both traditional and for-profit educational institutions.
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