The Croaking Frog Paradigm
In this dialogue, educators and reformers consider whether the federal government should insist that colleges reveal student learning outcomes.
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The Precarious Lives of Politically Incorrect Adjuncts
A professor without tenure discovers that even the teaching of basic English is driven by political correctness.
Dubious Educational Statistics
The Lumina Foundation forgets that state university systems do not produce degrees; students earn them.
On the Brink of Disaster?
The evidence for a sharp rise in college closures due to the recession is decidedly mixed.
Turning Left and Driving Blindly
Macalester College is alienating its alumni at a time when liberal arts colleges are scrambling for their donations.
No Detours on the Big Government Highway, Part II
Despite lots of rhetoric about cuts to the UNC budget, the university system’s expansionary agenda keeps rolling along.
No Detours on the Big Government Highway, Part I
Despite lots of rhetoric about cuts to the UNC budget, the university system’s expansionary agenda keeps rolling along.
Diversity Versus Merit
A new paper roasts three influential books that favor racial preferences in college admissions.
Drowning in Debt?
Yes, students are drowning in debt, but the recommendations of a new Education Sector study won’t solve the problem.
Just Say No to Special Interest Scholarships
The North Carolina state legislature is considering a new scholarship program specifically for minimum-wage workers.