The University of Texas System will expand its Promise Plus program, offering free tuition and fees to undergraduate students from families earning $100,000 or less annually, starting fall 2025. This expansion builds upon a previous endowment, resulting in a significant decrease in student debt across the system. The move positions UT as a leader in affordability among U.S. universities, mirroring a similar initiative announced by MIT. This initiative aims to make higher education more accessible to a wider range of students.
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The idea of dismantling the Department of Education and replacing it with a new, free university called the “American Academy” funded by taxing, fining, and suing private universities has sparked a firestorm of criticism and concern. Many see this as a dangerous move that would leave millions of students and families in the lurch, while potentially jeopardizing the future of public education in the United States.
The proposed plan has been likened to the “American Academy” model implemented in Hungary, where the government has invested heavily in a network of facilities offering free accommodation, supplementary education, and paid work opportunities to students, aiming to cultivate a new national elite.… Continue reading