Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Kerry McDonald
“In her new book, Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining A Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter, Kathleen deLaski looks more closely at the college alternatives currently available and why more students are interested in them. She says debt is the biggest reason, but young people are also more eager for practical, ‘just-in-time-learning’ options connected more closely with career possibilities. A senior advisor to the Project on Workforce at Harvard University, and an adjunct professor at George Mason University, deLaski is a strong proponent of higher education, as well as high-quality alternatives. She urges colleges and universities to explore creative ways to be more responsive to the needs and interests of students.” (04/09/25)