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About this book
The student debt crisis is a civil rights issue, and it's time we start treating it like one.
Based on extensive interviews with students, college administrators, policymakers, and other leaders, The Student Debt Crisis illuminates one of the nation's most urgent and pressing civil rights questions of the last three decades: Who gets to go to college? This book comprehensively examines the history and current state of the student debt crisis in the US. With a focus on the moral imperative of ensuring equal access to higher education, The Student Debt Crisis highlights the disproportionate impact of student debt on Black and brown students, particularly Black women. By delving into the history and practical realities of student debt, higher-education journalist Jamal Watson sheds light on the challenges faced by debt-laden college graduates and non-graduates alike.
From the rising number of borrowers defaulting on their loans to the barriers that hinder accessibility for those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, Watson offers a deeper understanding of the student debt crisis on macro and micro levels. As the spotlight on student debt continues to grow, The Student Debt Crisis is a vital resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of this issue. From policymakers shaping paths of action to families and students navigating educational choices, this book offers essential insights and potential solutions to these pressing challenges.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. The Hidden Crisis
- 2. A Civil Rights Issue: A Moral Imperative
- 3. Reparations and Student Debt
- 4. Factors Driving the Student Debt Crisis
- 5. Unraveling the Higher Education Act of 1965
- 6. The Architect of the Pell Grant
- 7. Adam Clayton Powell and The Black Church
- 8. Pillars of Support: TMCF, UNCF, and NAFEO
- 9. The College for All Act
- 10. Solutions for the Future
- Afterword: Keeping Hope Alive: The Long Arc of the Student Debt Movement in an Era of Political Resistance
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Resources and Further Readings
- About the Author