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August 6, 2010

My Critique of "Help Wanted" Part II

George Leef

Today's Pope Center piece is the second part of my critique of the recent paper from the Georgetown Center for Education and the Workforce. It focuses on the prevalent notion that much of the la......

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August 6, 2010

Dubious Standards Coming to American High Schools

Ashley Thorne

Sandra Stotsky has some doubts about the plans of two well-funded advocacy organizations to develop new high school exams and exam-based preparation.

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August 6, 2010

40 More Awkward Questions

Peter Wood

Looking for awkward moments at freshman orientation this fall? Pick an identity: “The 60s Rabble Rouser,” “The Tolerance Enforcer,” “The Eco-Enthusiast,” &ldqu......

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August 5, 2010

10 Commandments for Professors and Staff...No Comment

Ashley Thorne

"Hippocratic oaths" for higher education include "I will dare to know," "I will be open-minded," and "I will be transparent."

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August 4, 2010

Have a Question Wikipedia Can't Answer?

Ashley Thorne

Then ask a scholar! “Ask a Scholar” matches readers’ questions to scholars who have the answers.  Submit questions by email or via Intellectual Takeout's ......

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