Chapter one. Surging tuition -- chapter two. History of higher education -- chapter three. School spending -- chapter four. Discounts, technology, and funding -- chapter five. Effects of high tuition -- chapter six. School and government responses -- chapter seven. The for-profit problem -- chapter eight. In the future.
Summary
The Rising Cost of Education covers the skyrocketing tuition fees for higher education, explaining just how expensive tuition is as well as what causes its increase and the risks it poses for Americans. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Audience
1160L Lexile
Study Program
Accelerated Reader MG+ 8.6 3 3 188506
Summary
Presents facts about the cost of education, covering the history of higher education, where funding comes from, and the effects of high tuition.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-109) and index.