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March 1, 2010

New AAC&U Study on Employer Views

George Leef

Last Friday, the Pope Center released this article wherein I took a critical look at the latest study from the AAC&U, a survey of employer views regarding college graduates and their workforce n......

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March 1, 2010

IHE Mentions the PBS Debate on College and the Economy

George Leef

I rather expected a full article, but Inside Higher Ed today just has a "quick take" piece on the debate (topic: does the US economy need more college graduates?) I participated in last Friday eveni......

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March 1, 2010

Debating Diversity at Smith College...No Comment

Glenn Ricketts

Two contrasting student views of the "main topic" at Smith College.

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February 26, 2010

Rhode Island High School Fires All of Its Teachers

Alex B. Berezow

In a bold move, Superintendent Frances Gallo fired every single teacher from Central Falls High School, one of the worst-performing schools in the state.  Gallo had offered the teachers a......

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February 26, 2010

NAS Board Member Candace de Russy Receives Educator of the Year Award

Ashley Thorne

NAS is pleased to announce that Dr. de Russy has been honored with the Educator of the Year Award by the Queens Village Republican Club.

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