Education

xocetaceans

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8. Education is neither a product nor a "personal" investment as much as the GOP wants it to be.

Tue May 2, 2023, 11:29 AM

May 2023

Neither should it be designed to "serve" to students nor should any students have to pay for it (for doing the work to get one's education is difficult enough in terms of time and dedication to the subject). A saner country would provide universal free access with stipends so that its young people could achieve their educational dreams without incurring debt. It would be for the good of the community as a whole to have more knowledgeable citizens.

‘Waste of time’: Community college transfers derail students
By COLLIN BINKLEY

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“It’s completely defeating for some students,” said Jessie Ryan, vice president of the Campaign for College Opportunity, a research group. “These systems have been designed to work for colleges and educators, but they haven’t been designed to work for students.”

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https://apnews.com/article/bachelor-degree-community-college-transfer-credits-cec0154f260c130fbbfcb593de77e4da

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'Waste of time': Community college transfers derail students [View all] Jilly_in_VA May 2023 OP

that is total bullshit... FirstLight May 2023 #1

Something smells fishy Fiendish Thingy May 2023 #2

That's terrible. halfulglas May 2023 #3

In Florida, I think it's valid to question the accreditation of some of our schools. Baitball Blogger May 2023 #4

This is not Accurate for All Students, seeking transfer! Bread and Circuses May 2023 #5

Sounds like an easy way to fleece students by Cal Bakersfield. Bristlecone May 2023 #6

This has been happening for years. AwakeAtLast May 2023 #7

Education is neither a product nor a "personal" investment as much as the GOP wants it to be. xocetaceans May 2023 #8