“To conflate the complex process of human development to a series of grades for a college entrance exam seems to me to be the most absurd reduction of the enterprise that you can imagine.”
Sir Ken Robinson Explains Why “The Problem is School”
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How to Prepare College Students for Life and Work
Professor Matthew Hora, author of “Beyond the Skills Gap,” discusses the complexities of workforce development and his recommendations for reform in higher ed.
Danger Zone Update: Majority of Americans Are Wary of Higher Ed Trends
The disturbing truth of the survey is that higher education, like Jim Comey, is now disliked by a majority of both Democrats and Republicans, only for different reasons.
News 7/21/18
Today we learn of generational differences on the family farm, more college merger drama, and the game show where students can erase student debt!
A Note on Collegiate Patriotism, Ignorance, and Freedom
“A nation that expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, expects what never was and never will be.”
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.
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.
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.
What the Death of MissionU Teaches Us About Alt-College Startups
MissionU, a heavily-hyped one-year alternative to college, has folded after a single year of operations. We consider the lessons and warning signs from this failure in the alt-college movement.
On “The Future of University Credentials”
How does the world of higher education intersect with the world of employers and their hiring needs? Dr. Sean Gallagher, strategist at Northeastern University, offers insights into the future of university credentials and hiring.
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