Professor William Elliott’s opinion article in the Gotham Gazette argues that poor children and families need both poverty alleviation and child savings programs. Elliott writes, “I am arguing that the drive Americans have demonstrated throughout history comes from more than having enough money to pay the bills each week, it comes from the promise of a better future.”
Cartwright, M. and Lewis, M. (June 10, 2014). Smart Way to Save for College. The Hill.
Elliott, W. (February, 2014). Op-Ed. The American dream and moving up. Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity.
Elliott, W. (November, 2013). Op-Ed. As I see it – Declaring a new war on poverty. Kansas City Star/joco 913.
Friedline, T. (2013, January 8). Designated education accounts can lead students to college. The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Lewis, M. (2013, July 3). Saving for Education Improves Outcomes, Evidence Shows. Chronicle of Higher Education.
Elliott, W. (July, 2013). Op-Ed. Student loans are not the answer. Politico.
Cramer, R. and Elliott, W. (Feb. 10, 2012). Op-Ed. To limit student debt, let’s try savings. Inside Higher Ed
Cramer, R. and Elliott, W. (Feb. 10, 2012). Op-Ed. To limit student debt, let’s try savings. Inside Higher Ed