How to fix American higher education with morals and markets
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The platforms of both the Republican and Democratic Parties reveal a nation in crisis. If it is truly the case that we are a broken union, which institutions are best suited to bring about national healing?
We can quickly put aside government as a candidate for this task. The overwhelming majority of Americans do not believe that government is suited for this herculean effort. In 1958, 73 percent of Americans trusted government “to do the right thing almost always or most of the time.” Today, only 22 percent of Americans convey this same level of trust.
Originally published: August 27, 2024
Author: Gerson Moreno-Riaño
Position: President
Institution: Cornerstone University
Published by: The Hill