As a country, we are simultaneously losing jobs for those with less education and gutting funding for more education. What could go wrong?
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If you cut 30% from state schools, of course the schools are going to scramble and struggle, and not all will do it well.
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@zeynep Yes. And 1 of the most damaging ways they cut costs is using adjunct faculty who may get paid less than a living wage.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@zeynep@haldaume3 It's the Reagan Revolution taken to ridiculous heights. Public education AND research basic for democratic capitalismThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@zeynep I totally agree on the conclusion — spend more — but hasn't total funding stayed roughly the same while enrollment has increased? -
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@zeynep I'm skeptical. Tuition has risen faster than inflation for over 2 decades. These cuts are factors, but not completeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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