Student Loan Debt: Who Are the 1%?
On the Economix blog of The New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton reveals why student loan debt is generally less burdensome than reports of dramatic cases indicate.
College Is Cheaper Than You Think
On the Economix blog of The New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton writes that students are paying only slightly more, and in some cases less, than they did for college a few years ago, as the gap between the "sticker price" and what is actually paid grows.
From Kindergarten to College Completion
On the Economix blog of The New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton writes that investment in early childhood education seems to produce a variety of payoffs, including more children who graduate from college.
A Jobs Program in Need of Reform
On the Economix blog of The New York Times, Judith Scott-Clayton writes that the Federal Work-Study Program does not ensure that the neediest college students get their fair share.
The Rise of the Five-Year Four-Year Degree
On the Economix blog of the New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton writes that more students are taking longer to earn a bachelor's degree, and colleges have no incentive to speed them up.
How Worrisome Is Student Debt?
On the Economix blog of The New York Times, Judith Scott-Clayton writes that student loans pose particular burdens to those who never complete college or who find only low-paying jobs when they do.
The Dark Side of Choice in Higher Education
On the Economix blog of The New York Times, Judith Scott-Clayton writes that even as colleges give students ample room to make choices about their education, they have done little to help students make smart choices.
Can Better 'Choice Architecture' Improve College Completion Rates?
In this TC Record commentary, Judith Scott-Clayton considers how an overabundance of options may create difficulties for students as they navigate their way through college. She then describes how colleges may be able to improve their "choice architecture" to nudge students toward better course-taking decisions.
The Merits of For-Profit Colleges
Are there any merits to for-profit colleges? CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton addresses this question on the Economix blog of the New York Times.
