Reevaluating Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities

This chapter explores the emotional ties Americans have to their universities and how these sentiments can hinder necessary reforms in higher education. It critically examines the balance between universities as centers of knowledge and business entities, advocating for a reassessment of their missions and programs. The discussion also highlights systemic issues in both K-12 education and higher education, emphasizing the need for data-driven accountability and thoughtful reform to address literacy, dropout rates, and the growing burden of student debt.