…that people are diverse, the more likely that it will experience campus turmoil—turmoil that will then be cited as the justification for still more diversity programs. Tennesseans are right to…
…it personal to them. Discover. Create. Although you will find many classes where tests in the traditional sense of the term are an integral part of learning, you also will…
…fiction that students can produce grammatical sentences at will, without crude errors like fragments, run-ons, or subject-verb disagreements. That’s grotesquely untrue. Novice teachers are sent in front of lovely young…
…admit students probably with lower perceived academic promise based on high school grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations. Of course, the major field of study plays a significant role in…
…committee can apply some sort of progressive litmus test to the Institute’s work. The stated reason for such an unprecedented attack on the academic freedom of a university colleague is…
…“CD-ROMs” as examples of “technology.” Not exactly inspiring or pioneering. No wonder some analysts predict that computers and artificial intelligence will replace lawyers. The high costs of legal education resulting…
…Covid. A study from ACT discusses pre-pandemic and pandemic grade-inflation by comparing high school grade point average (HSGPA) and standardized test scores. According to the testing firm, “Grade inflation became…
…largest market share is a monopoly. (Enlightened answer: disagree.) Third-world workers working for American companies overseas are being exploited. (Enlightened answer: disagree.) Free trade leads to unemployment. (Enlightened answer: disagree.)…
…of adult survey-takers failed a basic, multiple-choice civics-literacy test. Additionally, fewer than half of surveyed Americans could name the three branches of government, let alone discuss the important construct of…