Try as they might, when proponents of early federally funded pre-school education ala Head Start try to make the case for their cause, they can’t quite seal the deal. “There is one study that shows…
Topic: Accuracy in Academia
University of Michigan Screening of ‘American Sniper’ goes well
No protests or counter-protests occurred, but police were stationed outside. As the credits rolled, the filled-to-capacity room (a 150-person capacity) boomed with applause.
For-Profit Online College will Close
Jones International University, based in Colorado since its inception in 1993, will close its doors. From 2011 to 2014, reports say that enrollment dropped some 50%.
Professors Want Students to Fight Against White Privilege, not to just Acknowledge It
Fight The Man! This is what it seems like professors are telling their students nowadays. But, this story is one of a panel discussion by professors at St. Louis University, where one professor urged students…
Charter Schools in Blue States: It Works
More evidence indicates that school choice works, even in so-called blue states. The Boston-based Pioneer Institute undertook a study of charter schools in the bay state and found that “Case studies of five high-performing charter…
North Dakota Bill could Protect Student Journalists from Censorship
North Dakota becomes the 8th state to pass a bill like this, protecting student journalists from censorship.
U.S. Colleges are Restricting America’s Freedom of Speech
Why are colleges eagerly restricting their students’ free speech rights? Great question posed by Ed Feulner, former head of the Heritage Foundation.
Cal-Berkeley won’t use “Spring Admits” to Not Offend Incoming Freshmen
Have we raised a generation of wimpy college students? Students who were admitted in spring semesters, who may not be as talented as those admitted in the fall, were called “spring admits” up until now…
Decade of Silence
Gay rights groups are promoting a day of silence on campuses around the country on April 17. Across the country, they would like those who merely passively do not endorse their lifestyle to remain silent…
Columbia University Dean: Journalists need to get Both Sides of Campus Sexual Assault Stories
Uh, yes, this should be established and common sense for journalists, but we’ve seen with the Rolling Stone story about UVa that it is no longer true for journalists.