A Counterpoint to Senator Sanders on College Access
In a recent letter to Vermonters, Senator Sanders argues that despite being the wealthiest nation in history, the United States is falling behind in education. Mr. Sanders points to America's decline from first to eleventh place in college degree attainment among adults as evidence of this failure. The piece highlights the cost of higher education as a major barrier, preventing qualified students from attending college. Senator Sanders praises Vermont's efforts to expand access, particularly UVM's Promise program, which now offers tuition-free education to students from families earning up to $100,000 annually. Mr. Sanders advocates for the College for All Act, which would eliminate undergraduate tuition at public institutions for 95% of American students and expand support for living expenses. While acknowledging valuable non-college career paths, Senator Sanders maintains that students shouldn't be prevented from pursuing college-requiring careers due to their fami...