Why the Department of Education Says Higher Ed Needs a Revolution, Not a Tune Up - with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education
Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education · U.S. Department of Education
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What this conversation answers
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Why does the Under Secretary say higher education is not too big to fail & needs a full revolution, not just tinkering?
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What did one prominent president admit out loud about why they won't shorten degrees, even when it helps students?
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How will the new Workforce Pell Grant launching July 1 put federal aid behind programs as short as 8 weeks?
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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- Why does the Under Secretary say higher education is not too big to fail & needs a full revolution, not just tinkering?
- What did one prominent president admit out loud about why they won't shorten degrees, even when it helps students?
- How will the new Workforce Pell Grant launching July 1 put federal aid behind programs as short as 8 weeks?
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