Higher education in the United States is in trouble. Spiraling tuition costs and a student debt crisis threaten to make college unaffordable to all but the wealthy. In an attempt to cut spending and control tuition hikes, American universities have become increasingly reliant on temporary instructors who are underpaid, teach a heavy course load, and often lack job security and health insurance. Many schools are also increasing class sizes and moving courses online to lower costs. And students are not happy: Online learning is less popular than in-person instruction, and dissatisfaction has only increased during the pandemic. On top of […]