Purdue president Mitch Daniels’ efforts to keep Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States out of Indiana public schools while serving as governor of the state has drawn a predictable academic outcry.
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House GOP Identity Crisis
On higher education, as on a host of issues, U. S. House Republicans offer unique criticisms, then wind up proposing solutions to crises that resemble those of the Democratic Party.
Myth Of Cultural Imperialism
The beauty part about studying history by using primary sources is that you find that the real story is much more interesting than the comic book Robber Barons versions (think Howard Zinn) that garden variety professors like to pass on.
My Own Private Chicago
At least one college professor is looking at the Chicago teacher’s strike with envy.
Why not the best?
John Howard’s book America’s Best Colleges, Really? is a must-read for any American who is concerned about the future of America.
Composed & Collected
Perhaps never is history has there been such a disconnect between what schools teach and what students need to know.
Academic Gives Catholics Academic Answer
& seems to miss the point.
Herman Cain Academically Appraised
Republican presidential contender Herman Cain may catch more than the Washington establishment by surprise.
100 arguments against tenure, Part I
Drawn from the profiles we’ve done of professors so far this year, we offer these pedagogues as proof that tenure doesn’t work.
Columbia’s Inner Circle
Accuracy in Academia’s sister organization, Accuracy in Media, has covered one-quarter of the faculty at the Columbia University School of Journalism and found them wanting.