It is easy to write-off the counsel of the elderly, but it is foolish to ignore the wisdom they have accumulated in their lifetimes, William DiMascio writes.
is a former Associated Press Bureau chief for the state of Ohio, executive editor of the Cleveland Press and communications consultant. Now retired, he lives in Upper Arlington.a retired Ohio State University English professor, is planning a new series of three-minute lectures which he plans to present to the board of commissioners at Grand Haven, Mich.
It is about the role of the educational system overall in helping to foster democracy in America. At a time when autocracy seems to be gaining a foothold, educational institutions at all levels need to take responsibility for addressing the values of an illiberal world order. in which he contends civics education had been thought to be the responsibility of elementary and secondary schools.
Daniels began working on his book in 2017, at a time when threats to liberal democracy and international order were increasing. He argues that colleges and universities have a compelling responsibility to promote liberal democracy. As institutions, they are “inextricably intertwined with democracy’s values and ends.”
Despite numerous studies about the benefits of a college degree in terms of social mobility and lifetime earnings, enrollment in post-secondary institutions has been shrinking over the past decade. Reasons cited for the decline include the cost of college and fear of amassing large debt, as well as stress and uncertainty about future plans. In addition, certification and licensing programs have provide new pathways.
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