EdSurge Podcast How a Billionaire’s Fellowship Spread Skepticism About College’s Value (Doubting College, Ep. 1)
Dec 12, 2023
The podcast discusses the impact and pushback of the Teal Fellowship, a program offering grants to young people to not attend college. It explores the benefits of work-study programs, the changing landscape of education, and the concept of a window of creativity. The chapter also discusses alternative paths to success, debates the value of college education, and emphasizes the need for improvement in the college system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Rise of the Teal Fellowship
02:37 • 7min
Challenging Higher Education: The Teal Fellowship's Mission
09:46 • 5min
Exploring the Disconnect between Study and Work, and the Changing Landscape of Education
14:34 • 2min
The Changing Landscape of Education and the Teal Fellowship
16:05 • 2min
The Window of Creativity and Decrease in Productivity Over Time
18:11 • 2min
Teal Fellowship: Creating Alternative Paths to Success
19:44 • 11min
Is College Valuable? Examining the Perspectives and Alternatives
30:31 • 17min