Behind ideological attacks on higher ed, surprising bipartisan reforms are happening

In an unusual show of bipartisanship, a former Clinton-Obama official and a right-leaning economist who served under George W. Bush have both praised a new law passed by the Republican Congress aimed at reforming higher education. Despite widespread ideological attacks on higher education, this collaboration highlights a surprising consensus on the need for reforms. The law's passage suggests that across the political divide, there is a recognition of the importance of addressing systemic issues in higher education, which could have significant implications for the future of academic funding and accessibility.