As the US grapples with a growing sense of economic and social inequality, a worrying trend is emerging: the decline of America's education system. Universities and the public-school system, once bastions of accessibility and opportunity, are withering just when the Democratic Party needs them most to drive social mobility and economic growth. With a growing number of students priced out of college and struggling public schools failing to provide a quality education, the very fabric of American society is beginning to fray. As Democrats seek to promote a more equitable and just society, they face a daunting challenge: how to revitalize a education system that is failing to deliver on its promise of opportunity for all.
Universities and the public-school system are withering just when the Democratic Party needs them most.
