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Kevin Carey is an American education writer and policy analyst known for his work on higher education reform. He serves as the vice president for education policy and knowledge management at New America, where he focuses on innovation, accountability, and access in education.
Known for: The End of College: Creating the Future of Learning and the University of Everywhere
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The End of College: Creating the Future of Learning and the University of Everywhere
A paradigm-shifting examination of the rapidly changing world of higher education, exploring how technology and innovation are transforming traditional universities and creating new models of learning accessible to everyone. Kevin Carey argues that the future of college will be decentralized, personalized, and globally connected, redefining what it means to earn a degree and learn in the digital age.
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The Origins of the Modern University
To understand what is ending, we must first understand what was built. The modern American university didn’t emerge overnight—it evolved from centuries of European tradition rooted in elitism and exclusivity. In its earliest form, the university was a cloistered institution designed for the ruling c...
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The Economics of Higher Education
As the university system expanded, the financial underpinnings grew increasingly dysfunctional. The prevailing model hinges on ever-rising tuition and the race for prestige. Families are told that college is essential, even as it becomes unaffordable. Institutions chase rankings by building grand fa...
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About Kevin Carey
Kevin Carey is an American education writer and policy analyst known for his work on higher education reform. He serves as the vice president for education policy and knowledge management at New America, where he focuses on innovation, accountability, and access in education.
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