Education

A Call to Arms: Saving Higher Education from Overtaking Costs and Declining Values In a provocative op-ed, a prominent advocate for higher education reform warns that Americans must take a stand to preserve the integrity of their institutions of higher learning. Drawing on the legendary bravery of the Spartans, who famously defended Greece against the invading Persians, the author argues that preserving what's good in higher education requires a similar sense of determination and strategic thinking. As rising tuition costs, bloated administrative budgets, and a growing disconnect between academia and the real world threaten to undermine the value of a college degree, the author urges Americans to join the fight for a more affordable, effective, and relevant higher education system. Will their call to action inspire a new generation of defenders of academic excellence?

Americans who want to preserve what’s good in our higher education system must think like the Spartans defending Greece against the invading Persians.