Education has the potential to make a massive difference in people’s lives. It helps individuals, society, and the whole world. It allows everyone to read, communicate and make a well-informed decision. A person with a great level of education has more possibilities in life, makes more money, and higher standard of living. The world of...Read More
There was a time when the education system was designed to suit the industrial revolution’s economic demands. But today, it appears that with the present global economic situation, the current educational system is unable to match the needs of our hyper-connected society; which according to Scott Clayton, is a culture that is constantly evolving. In...Read More
As of 2021, the student loan debt totals around $1.6 trillion. That figure is so much more than the credit card loans and auto loans, which are often the most common ones. A standard graduate carries almost $30,000 in debt by the time they graduate. That said, the MBA programs are not doing anything...Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the education system. According to a report published on McKinsey, the hurt could last a lifetime. The educational gap has widened due to this new order in the learning system, whereby homes have been converted to classrooms, as students take online lessons. Unfortunately, not all students have the privilege....Read More
Higher education in the United States has been on a downward trend of late. Challenges have been there even in the past but they can’t match what the students and higher education stakeholders are facing today. Not every student who enrolls on campus ends up graduating. A number of them do not finish their college...Read More
The cost of higher education in the US has risen sharply over the past decade. As of 2020, a college degree costs on average $12,000 to $50,000 per year. Are you wondering why a college degree in the US costs so much? One of the forces driving the cost of education is the need by...Read More
Yes indeed! The US higher education is trapped into a caste system. The playing ground is not equal to the participants, especially the learners. Discrimination in admission and even unfair rights in universities and colleges is rampant. Education is only For Those in Higher Income Levels Many institutions of higher learning; high schools, colleges, and...Read More
Higher education disseminates knowledge and innovation, which are crucial in promoting economic development. Largely, the economic, cultural, and social growth of a country is associated with the quality of education. Therefore, governments have the responsibility of ensuring a more sustainable education system. Unfortunately, higher education in the US is no longer sustainable. This post highlights...Read More
Executive education is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge in today’s global economy. As the world becomes a smaller global village, ideas are moving across national boundaries and industries at unprecedented speed. Therefore, executive education will help business leaders acquire crucial skills to manage global businesses. Unfortunately, the cost of executive education is creating a...Read More
Education enthusiasts designed a formal education system suited for the industrial revolution. In its current form, the education system no longer serves the learner’s interest. We have a system of education that creates conditions for socio-economic inequality to thrive rather than reducing it. This post highlights some pitfalls of the current education system. Let us...Read More
