Big Debate Over Online Education
The recent Cato Unbound arguments shed light on the pros and cons of online higher ed.
Articles by George Leef
Time to End the Degree Mania
College has been sold as a great “investment” but for many students, it’s a huge cost with little payoff.
Two Books for the Justices
Before deciding Fisher, the Court’s members should read Mismatch and Wounds That Will Not Heal.
The Cheating Epidemic
Little wonder that many students learn little in college—they cheat their way through.
Teaching the Wrong Lessons
Colleges present themselves as paragons of free speech and “critical thinking” but often suppress non-conformists.
Education for Liberty
Advocates of limited government can turn pending changes in higher education to their advantage.
Removing the Veil of Ignorance?
A proposed federal bill to better inform potential students could bring the college bubble closer to bursting.
Carpet Bombing Identity “Studies”
Bruce Bawer’s book exposes the pseudo-academic nature of the “studies” programs that are widespread on college campuses.
How Bad Are For-Profit Colleges?
Senator Harkin’s investigation discloses serious problems but misses the core problem.
Barely Guilty
The wealth gap in America may be widening, but higher education has very little to do with it.