Legislation, State

New Hampshire Passes Law Banning Racial Preferences

Jan 05, 2012 |

The NAS hails New Hampshire's new prohibition against racial preferences as a victory for equal opportunity in higher education.

CAS Chairman’s Testimony Against Racial Preferences Bill for California State…

Jun 28, 2011 by Charles Geshekter |

Testimony of CAS Chairman Charles Geshekter testimony before the California Senate education against SB 185, April 27, 2011.

California Affiliate Continues Campaign Against Racial Preference Bill

Jun 22, 2011 by Charles Geshekter , John Ellis |

California Association of Scholars Opposes New Racial Preferences Senate Bill

May 05, 2011 by John Ellis |

Another bill threatens to overturn Proposition 209; the ever-vigilant California Association of Scholars speaks out.

Study Shows Many States Fail in U.S. History Standards

Mar 04, 2011 by Ashley Thorne |

Where do states set the bar for teaching American history in K-12? Is the curriculum accurate, chronological, and clear? The Fordham Institute reports.

Congratulations, King Banaian!

Dec 08, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |

Cross-posted from NAS.org  Congratulations to King Banaian, who was elected in a close race to the Minnesota House of Representatives. On Election Day he was ten votes ahead of his opponent Carol Lewis,… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

At the Ballot in AZ Nov. 2: Proposition 107

Oct 27, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |

Next week Arizona citizens have the historic opportunity to reject racial preferences in state institutions, including public universities, by voting YES on Proposition 107. Learn more: NAS's argument in favor of Prop. 107… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes Racial Preferences Bill

Oct 05, 2010 by John Ellis |

A victory for the California Association of Scholars, who argued against a bill that would have legalized racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination.

Jennifer Gratz on the Real Question About Race

Jul 08, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |

Jennifer Gratz, plaintiff in Gratz v. Bollinger in 2003, testified in court last week against AB 2047, a new bill that if passed, will overturn Proposition 209 and allow racial preferences in California university admissions.… Continue Reading | 2 Comments >

California Scholars Fighting for Prop. 209

Jun 22, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |

Proposition 209, the law prohibiting racial preferences at public universities in California, is under attack. Last week the California Association of Scholars (CAS), an affiliate of NAS, filed a motion to intervene in… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

CAS Opposes Racial Preferences Bill

Jun 21, 2010 by John Ellis |

The California Association of Scholars urges CA Senate not to pass a bill that will overturn Proposition 209 and allow the use of racial preferences in university admissions.

Arkansas Toothpick: The Cutting Edge of Academic Reform

May 17, 2010 by Glenn Ricketts, Peter Wood |

To increase graduation rates, Arkansas cuts course requirements.

Arizona Ends Divisive Chicano Studies in Schools

May 13, 2010 by Ashley Thorne |

Arizona has passed a bill to end La Raza studies, which taught elementary school students to see America as a clash between whites and Chicanos.

Why Texas Should Revive Western Civ Study

Apr 20, 2010 by Steve Balch |

NAS Chairman Steve Balch urged the Texas House Higher Education Committee to take the lead in reviving the study of Western civilization.

Statement of Professor John Ellis to the Joint Committee on the Master Plan for Higher…

Mar 23, 2010 by John M. Ellis |

"A lack of intellectual diversity hurts both left and right," contends Professor Ellis.