The future of American education is at a crossroads. With the Department of Education under scrutiny, now is the time to rethink how we empower students, parents, and educators.
At Independent Institute, we’ve long championed bold reforms to strengthen both higher education and K-12 learning—prioritizing accountability, innovation, and parental choice.
One of the leading voices in this debate, Senior Fellow Richard Vedder challenges the status quo. In his new book, Let Colleges Fail: The Power of Creative Destruction in Higher Education, he argues that failing universities should no longer be propped up by taxpayer dollars, and must adapt through “creative destruction,” or be allowed to perish.
His recent Wall Street Journal piece, It’s Past Time We Let Our Universities Perish, underscores the urgent need for reform, exposing how administrative bloat and misplaced priorities have driven up costs while leaving many graduates underemployed.
As the debate on the future of education intensifies, it’s crucial we continue pushing for real, substantive change. We’re excited to share that Let Colleges Fail will be released soon, and we believe this is the moment for bold thinkers to come together to advocate for policies that prioritize students over institutions.
