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July 23, 2009

Community Colleges: A Brief History

Glenn Ricketts

As community colleges are recognized now more than ever as a permanent and indispensable sector of the American higher educational system, NAS opens a new series exploring their role today.

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July 22, 2009

Remembering Leszek Kolakowski, 1927-2009

Paul Hollander

Paul Hollander, NAS advisory board member and distinguished scholar of Marxism, reflects upon the intellectual career and contributions of Leszek Kolakowski, who passed away on July 17th.

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July 21, 2009

Wal-Mart's Eco-Index

Ashley Thorne

The retail giant teams up with the University of Arkansas and Arizona State University to find ways to measure products' social and environmental impact.

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July 17, 2009

Online Education: Off Base?

Glenn Ricketts

"Evidence" on value of distance ed doesn't convince everyone.

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July 16, 2009

A Safer Way to Squander

Ashley Thorne

President Obama announces the American Graduation Initiative, a $12 billion dollar fund for community colleges.

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