As the information on the statistics page shows, it is expensive to get an education in America. But the system we in the U.S. tend to take as one of those unfortunate, but undeniable facts of life, is actually anything but that.
Education is important. So important in fact, that other countries invest in it heavily enough that it is virtually free. In the video, Liz mentions Australia. It is actually a great example and Liz is quite correct. Australian citizens and permanent residents can get their educations funded, and then pay that back as slowly or quickly as they want through a kind of payroll tax. If they are not getting paid, or event are not getting paid enough to meet their other needs, the tax is waved. How about that?
In other news, I had the good fortune to meet the women of Chive last year, and they are incredible, not just in the way they throw a party (see video), but also in their commitment to a new kind of business model that actually respects their workers, and the planet. If you are in New England, you gotta know about Chive.
Finally, I wrote a nice little blog about my dad, and (shameless plug) if you are into Colorado History, you should take advantage of the after Christmas special prices on his films.
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