Reece Johnson

Editorial Director

Contributors/Reece Johnson, Editorial Director

Education

MA Columbia University
BA University of Washington

Reece Johnson is the editorial director for news and data. He writes about the future of work and higher education, student political activism, and expanding educational opportunities. Reece holds a master's degree from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. His work has been cited by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Forbes, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Brookings.

Subject areas

Higher education policy, future of learning, future of work

Check out other media mentions

82% of College Grads Believe Their Bachelor’s Degree Was a Good Investment - CNBC

Most College Graduates Wish They Majored in Something Different - Bloomberg

Read Reece's Latest Articles

Is College for Everyone? Just Over Half of Students Say Yes

The majority of students believe that college is for everyone regardless of what they want to accomplish in life.

September 15, 2022

Why Is College Important? The Top Reasons According to Students

One in five students say attending college allows them to pursue their passion. Other popular reasons include improving income and self-discovery.

July 11, 2023

Is Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Fair?

While there's no definitive answer regarding the fairness of Biden's plan, there's no denying that student loan debt has become a problem requiring radical solutions.

September 2, 2022

Duke Volleyball Player Targeted With Racial Slurs by BYU Fan

Rachel Richardson said she, along with her other Black teammates, were heckled with racial slurs by a BYU fan.

August 31, 2022

How to Qualify for Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: FAQ

The plan includes forgiveness for current students, graduate degree-holders, and Parent PLUS loan borrowers.

September 29, 2023

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