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Politics, Education, and More Politics: NAS’s New Report on the University of California

Apr 11, 2012 by Peter Wood |

Peter Wood discusses the National Association of Scholars’ new report that says higher education has been hurt by the failure of safeguards against using the classroom to advance partisan ideas and loyalties.

Humanities, Anyone?

Apr 11, 2012 by Jascha Kessler |

Jascha Kessler explains why teaching the humanities just isn't what it use to be.

The Decline of Literate Thought

Mar 26, 2012 by David Solway |

Recalling an evening in Casablanca where he met students "in love with learning," David Solway considers the contrast between them and today's American college students who have little enthusiasm for intellectual growth.

Student Says Scrap Student Surveys

Mar 02, 2012 by Glenn Ricketts |

A student journalist states what should be obvious, but usually isn't.

Ratcheting Down on Student Ability

Feb 20, 2012 by George Leef |

Difference in results between an "honors" section and regular section is revealing.

California Dreamin’

Feb 14, 2012 by David Clemens |

David Clemens laments the latest announcement from California's commnuity college system.

Higher Education’s Role in America’s “Coming Apart”

Jan 26, 2012 by Richard Vedder |

Don't discount higher education as a source of some of America's problems.

Far Worse Than Mere Dumbing-Down

Jan 16, 2012 by George Leef, Robert Weissberg |

Robert Weissberg questions APSA's assertion that all knowledge is race based.

NAS Beach Books Reports Reflected in MLA Panel Discussion

Jan 11, 2012 by Ashley Thorne, Glenn Ricketts |

Our ongoing report on common reading is recognized at the MLA convention.

It’s Not the Test’s Fault

Dec 27, 2011 by Kate Hamilton |

Should academe leave the SAT behind? Kate Hamilton examines the current state of the test-optional admissions movement.

CUNY’s Pathway to Whatever

Dec 27, 2011 by Peter Wood |

Peter Wood critiques The City University of New York's new "common core" requirements.CUNY’s Pathway to Whatever

How Central is the Core?

Dec 22, 2011 by Peter Wood |

Peter Wood says students and faculty typically win when colleges build their curricula around a “common core,” but that the City University of New York’s common core is an exception.

A Professor Who Encourages His Students to Meet the Challenge

Nov 28, 2011 by George Leef |

Last Friday, the Pope Center published this letter from biology professor Steven Aird to his students, encouraging them to meet the challenge of his course and not expect a passing grade just for showing up. None of the infamous… Continue Reading | 1 Comment >

Event: New York Affiliate to Host Lecture by Sol Stern

Nov 17, 2011 by Kate Hamilton |

On Sunday afternoon Manhattan Institute senior fellow Sol Stern will speak in New York City on the current value of higher education.

Ready or Not, Here They Come

Nov 16, 2011 by George Leef |