Turmoil in For-Profit Education

Shares of for-profit education companies have survived Congressional inquiries, changing Department of Education rules, and more stringent oversight from regional accrediting bodies. But don't confuse surviving with thriving. Many of the largest for-profit companies are adjusting to a new regulatory landscape that means slower growth and lower profits. Charly Travers and Jason Moser give some ideas for navigating these waters.

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