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Government Spending on Universities Rise, Tuition Hikes Follow
Higher education funding returns little to the state
… for these subsidies. Higher education spending does not necessarily … example, federal funding for higher education increased 10 fold from … government subsidies for higher education are – contrary to popular … another $80 billion on higher education in the form of direct … money has been a driver of higher costs for students and created … more
More Government Spending Equals Higher Prices
Why college costs are exploding
… across the board. Increasing federal aid for higher education, intended to make college more affordable, … federal government is fueling a vicious cycle of higher prices and government aid that ultimately could … taxpayers and price some Americans out of higher education, similar to what some economists contend … more
College Spending Results Questioned
More money doesn't yield better results
… that do not invest in higher education will not win in the 21st … states that spend more on higher education do not have more college … association with spending on higher education and economic growth. … total public spending on higher education nationwide has left us … using the money spent on higher education in ways that will attract … more
The Evidence is Clear: State Spending on Colleges is Wasteful
Michigan increases higher education spending by tens of millions
… state government’s spending on higher education and the state’s educational attainment. … population with a bachelor’s degree or higher while the horizontal axis is per capita … correlation, the dots would move higher from the left to right. They don’t. … interested in improving the overall education levels of its residents, then simply … more
More College Subsidies a Poor Investment
Higher spending doesn't mean a better economy
… going toward funding higher education. This increase in funding … State Shouldn’t Subsidize Higher Education" among many others. … state level, funding for higher education has little to do with … the rich states funding higher education while the poor states … resident should seek out the education they think will most help … more
Fix Disparities in Public University Funding in Michigan
The way the state spends $1.5 billion on higher education is unfair
… Legislature wants to base more of higher education on real performance measures. … Degree at Michigan Universities
Higher Education Spending Myths
More College … Subsidies a Growing Problem
As Higher Education Bubble Accelerates, Alternatives … Government Shouldn't Subsidize Higher Education more
Study: Prevailing Wage Costs Taxpayers, Schools $224 Million Per Year
Confirmation: Mandating higher costs on construction projects makes them cost more
It may seem obvious that mandating higher costs on construction projects means they will cost more, but that's still a subject of debate in Michigan. … studies for groups across the political spectrum including for the Michigan Education Association.
Other studies support the findings: A 2007 report from the … more
Five Reasons The Government Shouldn’t Subsidize Higher Education
… it is with spending on higher education.
As the Michigan Legislature … further.
Requests for more higher education funding is reported willingly in …
1. There is no link between higher education subsidies and economic … Michigan has spent a much higher proportion of personal income on … should require a college education. This belief leads to subsidies … more
As ‘Higher Education Bubble’ Accelerates, Alternatives Emerge
… experts are predicting a "higher education bubble" and many companies … deal with the cost of higher education.
In the past decade, … increased funding for higher education — including a doubling … predicting a bubble in higher education. Significant in this … professionals who made the education modules and rigorous curriculum. … more
MichiganVotes: Legislation Grants More Money, Taxpayer Debt For University Construction
Some experts see 'higher education bubble'
… But some experts see a "higher education bubble" on the horizon … analysis of whether a college education is worth its price is challenging, … doesn’t need to subsidize higher education (and I’m including in … other special favors to higher education)," Davies said. "If the … obligations that could result in higher taxes and painful cuts. … more
Arbitrary Michigan Licensing Laws: Auto Mechanic vs. Makeup Artist
Esthetician requires far more mandatory hours and much higher fees
… requirement that policymakers evaluate new and existing licenses. That’s why education, testing and fee mandates for different professions are so arbitrary. … occupational licensing laws results in more than $10 billion ($10,000,000,000!) in higher prices and at least 125,000 fewer jobs every year. A separate new study … more
Expert: Higher Education Bubble Is Coming and States Better Prepare
Richard Vedder: 'The big losers in this are poor people'
… universities, said an expert on higher education.
American higher education is in a bubble, said … demand but also pushed prices higher and out of reach for many … annually on assorted higher education programs.
Today, there … their time in college on education.
Forty million Americans … more
Commentary: Higher Ed Spending Myths
Higher spending does not equal more college graduates and more graduates does not equal a better economy
… more state funding for higher education is a must.
But the main … proponents to show would be:
That higher spending leads to a better … states actually spend on higher education per capita yields this … according to the State Higher Education Executive Officers: Mississippi … speaking, having a good education can make people more valuable … more
Productive Skills, Not College Degrees, Key to Economic Prosperity
A critique of ‘talent mercantilism’
… this flawed idea “talent mercantilism.” He writes, “While it’s certainly true that people with college degrees tend to be more employable and have higher incomes, it does not follow that states increasing their college graduate populations will itself lead to greater state prosperity.” Not all college … more
Union Proposes Trimming Retiree Health Benefits to Save Money; Opposed It When Taxpayers Were Footing the Bill
Michigan Education Association asking its retirees to pay more and get less
… largest teachers union, the Michigan Education Association, rigorously fought the …
MIRS News reports, “The Michigan Education Association is looking at higher co-pays and the loss of some health … health plans, the MEA's is seeing higher medical and prescription costs and … more
Michigan Outspends Florida on Education But Does Worse Than The Sunshine State
Study: Despite lowest increase in education spending, Florida students had second highest gains over past two decades
… while overall spending on education has increased the least. … Michigan increased substantially higher than Florida while returning … Michael Van Beek, director of education policy at the Center and … policies that govern its public education system. These included a … improve Michigan's public education system in the years to come." … more
More Preschool Spending Not The Answer
Amount of funding on early childhood and K-12 education has not been shown to improve learning
… hearing the same old calls for higher spending in state government. … spend more money on K-12 education — including substantially … articles on early childhood education in the past few years, has … spent on early childhood education. It should be noted that … REPORT: Don’t count out early education”) and 2010 (“SPECIAL REPORT: … more
Commentary: States and Federal Government Should Stop Funding Higher Education
How one college rejects public funding and keeps tuition down
… rapidly rising cost of higher education is a perennial hot-button … exception to the rules of higher education.” The school is ranked … State's institutions of higher education in its tuition, room … university rhetoric threatening higher tuition if even a dollar of … net if it does not.
In higher education as in all human endeavors, … more
Higher Education Subsidies Do Not Produce Better Educational or Economic Results
Nevertheless, some lawmakers are pushing for more
… advocates for spending more on higher education suggests there are better uses … on per-resident support for higher education according to data compiled by … State University and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association.” … employment data that in states with a higher proportion of college graduates, even … more
New Study Shows Better Results For Public Charter School Students Compared To Students In Conventional Schools
Stanford University report took race, poverty level, English language learner and special education status into account
… University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) followed more … learner status, special education status, gender and prior … communities that face significant education challenges.”
The study showed … charter schools also enrolled a higher percentage of minority students, … Students designated as special education and English language learners … more
The Facts on Subsidized College Degrees
… government shouldn’t subsidize higher education, several proponents of …
There is no link between higher education subsidies and economic … expanded their spending on higher education on average at a modest … slowest growing states, higher education spending grew rapidly … decades? Why is a college education so expensive? One significant … more
States Spending Less Money On K-12 Education Get Better Results
States with most improved NAEP scores spending much less than Michigan
… for perpetual increases in education spending believe that greater … that spend less on K-12 education than Michigan perform better … D.C., Hawaii and Minnesota had higher overall per pupil spending … Foundation for Excellence in Education, pointed out that a long-term comparison of state education spending and NAEP results reveals … more
Michigan Still Worse Economically Than RTW Oklahoma
… outgrown RTW states (62 percent).
Over the long run, productivity growth is the best way to improve economic performance, for two reasons. First, the higher productivity boosts the spending capacity of businesses and their workers, which filters out to other parts of the economy via “multiplier effects.” Second, … more
No free lunch: Students aren’t embracing Michigan’s no-cost school meals
There’s been a mere 8% increase in students eating taxpayer-paid school lunches in Michigan
… the federal free lunch program to higher income students in public schools. … their next meal.” State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh compared these … schools.”
The Michigan Department of Education said in a press release that eating … the following positive effects:
Higher achievement in reading and math
Better … more
Michigan's 'Pay It Forward' College Tuition Plan Will Equal Higher Costs
… true cost of his or her education.
Such a program seems doomed … program theoretically relies on higher earning graduates to subsidize … largest problems in the higher education system right now. Nearly … real problem with our higher education system is that costs … education policy and Jarrett Skorup is a research associate at … more
Michigan Education Association is down 37,000 members in a decade
Teachers union has dropped to under 80,000 members
… endorsement of the Michigan Education Association, the largest … 120,000 hardworking teachers, education support professionals, and higher-education employees across Michigan.” … 120,000 hardworking teachers, education support professionals, and higher-education employees across Michigan. … more
Commentary: Focus on Post-Secondary Education Shifting
It doesn't always have to mean college
… assuming more schooling means a greater education and always pushing them toward universities. …
It is clear that post-secondary education is essential for most students. … majority of my professional life in higher education, I saw firsthand the sad stories … In other words, the current higher education system is extremely inefficient … more
The Student Debt Problem is Widely Misunderstood – Here Are Some Solutions
Student loan debt is around $1.5 trillion
… largely driven by the cost of higher education. While perhaps not a “crisis,” … governments have increased spending on higher education from $70 billion in the late … cents.
The other main reason for higher tuition is simply the increased demand … four-year university. While the higher education bubble may not be bursting, it … more
Report: Give Local Governments More Money, But Don’t Ask Taxpayers
That’s the gist of a new study on local government finance in Michigan
… critical local services such as road upkeep, fire protection and public education.” (Local governments, it should be noted, do not pay for public education in Michigan.)
Amusingly, the report suggests the Headlee limitations … more
Of Course Merit Pay Is a Good Idea
Time for public schools to catch on
… in the private sector have higher salaries. The workers with … its website, the National Education Association (parent-group to the Michigan Education Association) calls for a … compensating different areas of education differently — say qualified … harder to find) vs. physical education or English teachers (where … more
Michigan School Funding Up, Results Flat
State spent $7,500 per pupil in 1972, over $12,000 today
… the National Center for Education Statistics, found Michigan … per-pupil spending on K-12 education, adjusted for inflation, … declined.
From 1990 to 2009, education spending began to flatten … parents choose schools with higher test scores.
Coulson said … Capita Spending On K-12 Education
Michigan School Districts … more
Forcing Accountants to Stay in College Doesn’t Make Them Better CPAs
And the rest of us are paying for it
… natural experiment to analyze the effects of the higher mandatory education requirements. The results are not impressive. … many other scholars: Licensing mandates lead to higher wages for some at the expense of consumers, with … more
It’s Never Enough: Government Beneficiaries Always Want More
Michigan budget goes up; groups receiving funds still complain
… government is seeing increases. K-12 education, Medicare, prisons, colleges, preschools, … Michigan continues to underfund education, so we are pleased to see students … trend of state disinvestment in higher education."
Sean McBrearty, policy and … all the modern history of Michigan education spending, for example, the unions … more
MEA Gives False Explanation to Members About Why Executive Salaries Rose
… a Michigan Capitol Confidential article about higher compensation for union executives, the Michigan Education Association sent a letter justifying the salary … pay freezes, top executives of the Michigan Education Association took salary raises ranging from $13,591 … more
NEA Recognizes Need for STEM Teachers
Union recognizes need for STEM teachers but clings to single-salary schedules
The National Education Association — the largest union in the … and parent to the Michigan Education Association — announced a … to the U.S. Department of Education, the subjects in Michigan … language specialists, special education, mathematics and a variety … despite the latter being a much higher need area. Even the NEA agrees. … more
Public-Sector Unions Fight to Keep Bloated Benefits
… reports that the Michigan Education Association will “provide … that, when controlling for education levels, public-sector employees … salaries while controlling for “education level” introduces additional … much more likely to pursue higher degrees because, along with … rainy days.
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Jarrett Skorup is research associate for … more
Using Your Money to Get Your Money
… down and instead openly agitate for higher spending.
Some examples:
Sault Area … service — in this case, the best education that can be had for the money made … www.mackinac.org/8194.)
Jarrett Skorup is the research associate for online … Confidential. He may be reached at skorup@mackinac.org. more
Gov. Snyder’s Much-Needed Move on Licensing
… the occupation must require highly specialized education or training.
The cost to state government of … licensure results in less competition, fewer choices, higher costs, and the potential to thwart innovation. … licenses already on the books.
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Jarrett Skorup is digital engagement manager and a policy analyst … more
What the New Legislature Should Stand For — And What It Should Not
… and small businesses through higher income and business taxes, … price controls, leading to higher prices for consumers. In 2008, … double-whammy of inefficiency and higher costs for consumers. Michigan … government employees, enacted education reforms that loosened teacher … to embrace.
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Jarrett Skorup is digital engagement manager … more
College Subsidies Redistribute from Poor to Rich
… whether or not to subsidize higher education.
From The Journal: … that government aid to higher education is a transfer to the … could not have had a college education unless tuition were free, … it's time to repay out of his higher income for that privilege … taxpayer subsidies for higher education primarily benefit the … more
Center Scholar Interview in Wall Street Journal
Prof. Richard Vedder on college subsidies
… "foremost expert on the economics of higher education."
Vedder directs the Center … cost conundrum started with the Higher Education Act of 1965, a Great Society … the 2009 stimulus bill accelerated higher ed's evolution into a middle-class … better) alternatives to traditional higher education are emerging. The only thing … more
Lack of Money For Universities Didn’t Cost Michigan Amazon – Or Economic Growth
There is little relationship between state spending and results
… no correlation between state higher education spending and college degrees … that spend less per person on higher education have a higher percentage of college graduates. New … spends the least in the nation on higher education. It isn’t close, with the state … more
Subsidies Drive Up College Costs
… understand as they push for increases in higher education funding here in Michigan with encouragement … increases and the cost rises, institutions of higher learning have little incentive to actually cut … fewer students and are forced to compete.
Higher education spending, especially as direct appropriations, … more
Other Big State Universities Tighten Their Belts — U-M Has Much To Learn
… Obama asking for greater public support for higher education. Yet during a statewide and then nationwide … remedies that further entangle government and education. This ignores the point that subsidizing any … school districts, so budget trimming for higher education means a better use of those dollars.
When … more
Is President Obama Correct That State Budget Cuts Are the ‘Largest Factor’ in Tuition Increases At Public Colleges?
… state budget cuts in higher education. But overall operating … their part by making higher education a higher priority in their budgets … claims about the universities higher tuition and staff compensation …
University of Michigan: More Staff, Higher Revenue, Higher Pay ... Wants … more
Michigan vs. Minnesota Report Says Little About What Policies To Pursue
Michigan Future study lists lots of correlation, no causation
… spending more money on K-12 education, public universities, preschool, … crux of the argument is that higher taxes and more spending equals …
The same is true of higher education spending. The Michigan … no correlation between higher education spending and more graduates. … payments, and decline in higher education spending and municipal … more
College Subsidies a Growing Problem
More money, more issues
… with the way Michigan funds higher education.
Consider that 12 percent of … state's third-largest school of higher education, had a graduation rate of only … data was available.
Increasing education subsidies have distorted the incentives … an end to government funding of education (particularly the direct appropriations … more
Commentary: Bailout of Student Loan Debt Is Not the Answer
Bill by Rep. Hansen Clarke would have devastating economic effects
… rates are creating a higher education bubble in the same way … degree is correlated with higher income and employment levels, … or the egg” conundrum: Did higher income result from what was … fact that nearly every higher-education loan is subsidized, interest-capped … Congress heeds this free education.
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MEA Executive Salaries 'Not Based on Merit'
But critics say the union is not being consistent
An education group recently reported some prosperous years for the Michigan Education Association: The head of … being paid based only on education level and seniority is compensating … Michael Van Beek, director of education policy for the Mackinac Center. …
Michigan Teacher Pay 16.5 Percent Higher Than Indiana more
Teachers Union: Yes to Reparations, No to Impeachment, Yes to Abortion
NEA’s annual conference resolutions are revealing
… conference, the National Education Association voted on a series … it is mostly a union of education employees, the NEA took stances … pronouns
“The National Education Association will create space … discrimination
The National Education Association resolved at its … in a public school or higher education environment.”
“The practice … more
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