US states cut higher education spending by nearly a third

Source: wsws.org Posted By: Len W...4046 days ago

Since the recession began, state governments have cut funding to public higher education by 28 percent. This is the finding of a recent study published by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). What emerges is a devastating picture of the situation facing youth seeking an education, as over three quarters of undergraduate students in the US attend public colleges and universities.

Titled “ Recent Deep State Higher Education Cuts May Harm Students and the Economy for Years to Come....

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