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Where Do America’s Colleges Go From Here?

Education
United States
Started August 25, 2026

The Trump administration has a new series of questions for colleges about affordability, curriculum, and “national service”—how will they respond? And: W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington in a dubious battle over education, from the Atlantic archives

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Government funding for public colleges should be increased to reduce student debt burdens.
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Colleges should prioritize affordability by implementing income-based tuition models.
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Colleges should focus on creating partnerships with local businesses to enhance experiential learning opportunities.
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The traditional college experience is becoming obsolete in the face of changing workforce demands.
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Investing in vocational training and apprenticeships is equally important as traditional college education.
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Colleges must adapt their curricula to better prepare students for a rapidly changing job market.
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Colleges should incorporate financial literacy programs into their curricula to better prepare students for life after graduation.
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The focus on STEM education should not come at the expense of the humanities and social sciences.
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The emphasis on national service in college curricula undermines academic freedom and critical thinking.
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Standardized testing should be eliminated from college admissions processes to promote equity.
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