Essays that advocate for free college education in the United States
“Free College: The Time Has Come” - Sara Goldrick-Rab argues that free college is essential to rectify the underfunding of public higher education and to ensure equitable access for all students.
Link: saragoldrickrab.medium.com
“A Progressive Framework for Free College” Marshall Steinbaum outlines a comprehensive plan for implementing free college, emphasizing the need to cover not just tuition but also living expenses to truly eliminate financial barriers. Link: rooseveltinstitute.org
“Free College Is a Smart Investment for America” Cody Hounanian discusses how free college is a strategic investment, leading to a more educated workforce and a stronger economy. Link: aol.com
“How Higher Ed Contributes to Inequality” - Suzanne Mettler examines how the current higher education system exacerbates social inequalities and argues for reforms like free college to promote equity. Link: theatlantic.com
“Why Free College Matters in the Time of COVID” - Mark Huelsman highlights how the pandemic intensified the need for free college, as economic hardships make higher education less accessible. Link: demos.orgqualitymatters.org+28ubook.com+28forbes.com+28
“The Case for Debt-Free College” - Demos policy brief argues that returning to a debt-free public college system would restore affordable higher education and reduce student debt burdens.
Link: demos.orgyoutube.com+10demos.org+10c-span.org+10demos.org
“Free College Tuition Is Nice, But How About Food?” - YES! Magazine article addresses not just tuition costs but also students' basic needs, like food and housing, to ensure true accessibility.
Link: yesmagazine.orgacuityinsights.com+30yesmagazine.org+30glamour.com+30
“The Case for Tuition-Free College” - Bernie Sanders advocates for tuition-free public colleges and universities as a means to promote equality and economic opportunity.
Link: berniesanders.comglamour.com+2eric.ed.gov+2vice.com+2
“The Case for Tuition-Free College” Bernie Sanders video outlines making public higher education tuition-free to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to pursue a college degree. Link: facebook.comen.wikipedia.org+8edtechchronicle.com+8theguardian.com+8marshallsteinbaum.org+1youtube.com+1
“Bernie Sanders: We Must Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition-Free” - Sanders discusses his legislative efforts to eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, aiming to reduce student debt and expand access to higher education. Link: vice.com
“The Bernie Sanders College for All Fact Sheet” - details on Sanders' "College for All Act," which proposes making public colleges and universities tuition-free for families earning up to $125,000 per year. Link: sanders.senate.govvice.com+1sanders.senate.gov+1