In this week's Pope Center Clarion Call, I discuss a paper written by Sandra Stotsky on the erosion of the high school literature curriculum. In short, there's a strong trend toward assigning students books that are easy and fun, then giving them written assignments that don't call for serious analysis. All of that, I argue, is consistent with the "learner-centered" theory that is commonly promulgated in education schools. Besides, it's easier for the teachers.
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November 27, 2023
New documents from Ohio State University detail how "diversity" factored into the evaluation of candidates considered for various departments....
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A look at the double standard that has arisen regarding racism, illustrated recently by the reaction to a black professor's biased comments on Twitter....
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A faculty hiring committee at the University of Washington “inappropriately considered candidates’ races when determining the order of offers,” provided “disparate op......
November 27, 2023
New documents from Ohio State University detail how "diversity" factored into the evaluation of candidates considered for various departments....
