In this week's Pope Center Clarion Call, I discuss a paper written by Sandra Stotsky on the erosion of the high school literature curriculum. In short, there's a strong trend toward assigning students books that are easy and fun, then giving them written assignments that don't call for serious analysis. All of that, I argue, is consistent with the "learner-centered" theory that is commonly promulgated in education schools. Besides, it's easier for the teachers.
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Audio acquired by the National Association of Scholars describes allegations of coverup race-based hiring coverup at the University of Washington...
June 20, 2024
Peter Wood writes on the passing of Warren Winiarski, a long-time supporter and friend of the National Association of Scholars, who sought to cultivate civilization and the liberal arts......
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A look at the double standard that has arisen regarding racism, illustrated recently by the reaction to a black professor's biased comments on Twitter....
September 6, 2024
Audio acquired by the National Association of Scholars describes allegations of coverup race-based hiring coverup at the University of Washington...
September 18, 2024
FOIA requests found evidence of racial discrimination at the University of Washington. A professor now accuses the University of a cover-up. A leading scholar of "whiteness" is accus......
