Innovation

College isn’t the only path to human flourishing. Individuals’ postsecondary choices should be aligned with individual academic preparation, talents, and preferences, and education providers should be able to experiment with new methods and models. The following articles highlight new programs, identify barriers, and suggest policies that encourage innovation.



Let’s Replace the Carnegie Unit

With students going deep in debt in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, it’s time to seriously consider a strategy that has the potential to accelerate learning and decrease costs. Competency-based…


Still “Yes” to Campus Carry

The debate over whether guns should be permitted on college campuses has been contentious for many years. Some argue that allowing firearms in higher-education institutions can lead to increased violence…



A Less Cloistered Schoolhouse

A single-minded focus on recruiting new college graduates for teaching jobs once made sense, back when college-educated women were a captive applicant pool and it was routine for new college…




A New Kansas Law Protects Donor Intent

Earlier this year, in a landmark action, the Kansas legislature passed the Donor Intent Protection Act, which helps ensure that donors’ wishes are respected when they make a charitable gift…