Our Voices
Inequality in Online Services Can Worsen the Educational Achievement Gap
By Bob Hildreth Access to the internet is increasing rapidly, and many organizations, whether they are non-profit, for-profit or governmental, have transitioned to the web, and many are only operating online. While there are clear benefits to this, it may result in...
The Presidential Candidates on College Affordability
By Bob Hildreth Each candidate has identified college affordability and high student loan debt as important issues. And, while there is some overlap among their proposed remedies, sadly, none of the proposals get at the real root of the problem. They just put bandages...
College’s Stake in China May Backfire
By Bob Hildreth Colleges have a lot to lose if China’s economy keeps declining and with its wealth. This is because China’s wealth is the source of much college tuition both directly and indirectly. And one key source of wealth—China’s official foreign reserves, has...
A Parent Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
By Bob Hildreth Among the items ignored by educational reformers is parental engagement. Little has changed in how parents engage with schools since public education first began. And yet recent studies have shown parents to be key in how their children are...
State Loan Forgiveness Programs Are a Poor Response to Crushing Student Loan Debt
By Bob Hildreth In response to the growing national crisis of student loan debt, many states have developed loan debt forgiveness programs. These limited programs, while potentially beneficial to some students, do little to remedy the ongoing and increasing national...
Guest Commentary: Beware The College Financial Aid Letter
By Bob Hildreth This is the time of year when students and their parents pack a light lunch or an overnight bag and head off to visit colleges. Some may be aware that these highly orchestrated guided tours are marketing tools. After all, colleges are in a...