“A nation that expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, expects what never was and never will be.”
A Note on Collegiate Patriotism, Ignorance, and Freedom
Distinguished History Professor Plans Creation of “The University We Need”
In our interview with Professor Warren Treadgold, he discusses the current crisis in higher ed and his ambitious proposal to develop a world-class, alternative, and more conservative institution.
News 7/9/18
Updates on progress at new schools, trouble at old schools, and why most students are above average!
After Burning Down the Humanities, Stanley Fish Finds Nothing in the Ashes
How a professor’s reckless theories contributed to the current crisis in the humanities.
News 6/24/18
Community colleges are all the rage, while another education bootcamp folds. Plus: please tell the kisok about your interaction with the humans.
“Unfortunately, we were unable to find a sustainable business model and we have ceased operations.”
–Statement on the website of the now-defunct Learners Guild, one of many coding bootcamps which has launched in the past few years.
How the Death Spiral Might Begin to Spin: Teachers’ Striking Leads to Students’ Suing
An ill-timed strike by academic workers could stall the engine, and expensive follow-up lawsuits by students could compound problems and trigger a whirling financial freefall.
News 6/15/18
Today’s news reflects the theme of student empowerment, as they enjoy looser admissions standards, free degree programs offered by employers, and 3.8% unemployment!
Google Launches New College Search Features
This week, Google enhanced its Search function to provide helpful summary profiles of colleges. We summarize the features and consider the benefits for both students and Google itself.
Do New Technologies Make a Big Difference in Education?
Stanford Professor Emeritus of Education Dr. Larry Cuban recently joined us to share his insights on the ways in which technology tends to be adopted by schools, and whether edtech truly enables transformation in education.