America’s education paradox: US to need 5.3 million more educated workers by 2032 but students’ faith in college crumbles

America stands at a crossroads where its need for educated workers collides with a crisis of faith in higher education. A Georgetown report warns of a 5.3 million–worker shortfall by 2032, even as skepticism about college value deepens. With shortages looming in teaching, healthcare, and management, the nation must confront this paradox before vital systems falter.