The often-esoteric Modern Language Association is commemorating a conflict too rapidly fading from collective memory—World War II— but the eclectic amalgamation of thousands of college and high school English professors is doing so in a manner that obscures key facts about the war, namely, what was at stake.
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Dropout Blues
Statistics show that one student drops out of high school every 9 seconds, according to the Pew Partnership for Civic Change.
Academics Abstain from Abstinence
Apparently, some academics have discovered an oath they like even less than David Horowitz’s Academic Bill of Rights, namely—the pledge taken by increasing numbers of teens to abstain from sex.
Academic Watch List
Yale may have extricated itself from one controversy when it rejected the application for a Bachelor’s degree from a former Taliban official already taking classes at the new Haven campus. Nonetheless, today’s sons of Eli foster an atmosphere in which indulgence of terrorism can flourish.
Colorblind Grade Inflation
Despite the competing claims of both sides of the affirmative action debate, there are issues in higher education that transcend race, namely the quality of the instruction that students of all races receive.
Pedophile Professors
Pedophiles don’t only inhabit churches, they can be found in high supply in academia as well.
Grand Old Education Party
While it might come as a bit of a surprise, some noted colleges receive substantial funds from Republican lawmakers through earmarks.
NEA Trojan Horses
A report released yesterday by the Education Sector revealed that over $8 million had been given by the National Education Association to opponents of the No Child Left Behind Act. The organization has stated before that it would help “directly or indirectly, jointly or independently” other organizations that share their same agenda.
International Baccalaureate Earth Charter
IB recently removed its name from the official list of endorsers of the Earth Charter Initiative.
Campus Notes
Here’s a quick look at what is happening on campus.
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Book Review: Is ‘The Dying Citizen’ a Prediction of America’s Future?
America’s ongoing and seemingly-constant crises have left Americans scrambling to find a sense of normalcy and safety. Just in time, to cut through the chaotic bombardment of conflicting messages and opinions while providing a voice…
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