President Joe Biden’s Department of Education is looking to crack down on online classes for higher education, barring thousands of students from completing programs.
The move comes after Democrats used online courses during the coronavirus lockdowns, harming students in the process.
This time, however, the motive appears to be different.
February guidance from the Education Department would classify “online program managers” — the companies that host the courses for schools — as “third-party vendors” meaning they would be subjected to heavy regulation and the threat of being shut down.
The left has targeted these program managers for a long time, accusing them of exploitation and condemning their profit motive.
“Online education has the potential to meet the needs of many students and lower costs,” Under Secretary James Kvaal said of the rule change. “But we are concerned about the growth in loan debt and want to ensure students get value for their…
