One would assume that colleges and universities in politically-red states would be immune to the onslaught of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives spreading across the country in higher education and now, corporations. However, the University…
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Mob pressure forces Pearson to issue new textbook rules
The Black Lives Matter-fueled social justice and diversity mob came for major academic publisher Pearson, which acquiesced to their demands of reforming their publishing guidelines. Inside Higher Ed reported that the company, based in London,…
Public Schools are Abolishing Whiteness
While most people would consider topics such as science and math to be essential components of an elementary school education, the principal of East Side Community High in New York City believes students and their…
The Left’s New Deal ‘for Higher Education’ pushes Big Government rules
Two higher education labor groups, discontented with the status quo in higher education, launched a campaign to push for more federal government requirements to hold institutions accountable for student loan debt, post-graduation job prospects, and…
Group revives lawsuit against Yale University for discrimination
Among its many left-wing policy actions, the Biden administration dropped a racial discrimination lawsuit against Yale University last month. This action spurred The Students for Fair Admission (SFFA) group to file a complaint that Yale…
Colleges offer discounts during pandemic, with little success
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated many college and university’s biggest threat: students aren’t buying their pitches to pay tens of thousands of dollars a year for an undergraduate degree. The Detroit Free Press profiled Albion College,…
Transgender bathroom policy tweet lands Baylor lecturer in trouble
A single tweet landed a lecturer at Baylor University in rhetorical hot water, which is yet another example of the widespread toxicity of cancel culture. Cancel culture is the Left’s anti-free speech tactic to publicly…
America is Ready for School Choice Post-Pandemic
The Coronavirus upended the education system in the United States, forcing teachers and students to adopt a virtual method of instruction. As time has passed, parents have become frustrated at the continued lack of in-person…
Biden’s $15 Minimum Wage Ignores Basic Economics
As President Biden settles into Washington, there has been more and more pressure to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Although this may seem like a positive step for people who live below…
For Illinois school, no opt outs for ‘Gender and Sexuality Program’
A high school student in Illinois is facing off against her school over mandatory participation in the school’s “Gender and Sexuality Program.” The program is mandatory for all students to attend. The Illinois Mathematics and…