…latest political fashion,” according to the study. NAS identified the following trends between 1964-65 and 1997-98: * While the total number of English courses almost doubled, the proportion of foundational…
…For example, one study of an Ashbrook program found that middle and high school students of Ashbrook teachers on average increased their history test scores by 10 percent. Advanced Placement…
…semester’s end came the Competency Test, a two-part examination containing a grammar section and an essay. If a student either passes the Competency Test but fails the course or passes…
An important free speech and academic freedom case merits attention because it appears to portend an erosion of the protection professors have traditionally enjoyed for their writings. The case is…
…that evaluations were linked with actual learning. In some studies, researchers would look at multi-section courses like introductory math or science. Then, they would administer the same test to different…
…below-average scores by taking them from those who had done well. “But…that means my score will go down,” said one of my more conscientious, front-row students. “That’s right,” I agreed,…
…argument is corroborated by a 2016 College Board study entitled “Advanced Placement Validity Research at Four University System of Georgia Institutions.” According to the study: Overall, students with AP Exam…
The college admissions process can be daunting for high-school students. These young adults must research prospective institutions, consider their desired course of study and career path, determine whether a particular…
…in the faculty will take great offense, for any number of reasons; yes, many throughout academia or the media will accuse the responsible official of overstepping his or her authority…
…Jim Norton push back against the “Outrage Mob” and stand up for comedy and free speech. The film includes a variety of free speech scholars, and pays special attention to…