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June 7, 2022

Video: "My Ántonia" by Willa Cather

National Association of Scholars

Listen as Jon Schaff and Robert Thacker discuss what makes Willa Cather's "My Ántonia"  a great American novel.

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June 7, 2022

IDEAAs Have Consequences

Marina Ziemnick

Ilya Shapiro's letter resigning from his position at Georgetown University is a lesson in self-respect and the value of standing firm in what one believes.

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June 2, 2022

Video: Civics Education Reform in the States

National Association of Scholars

The charge for civics education reform is being led in campaigns throughout the states. Listen as we talk with citizens leading reform efforts in Missouri, Minnesota, and Idaho.

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June 2, 2022

NAS Urges States to Abandon the Common Core

National Association of Scholars

After twelve years, it is clear that the Common Core is a failed experiment. The time has come to call this venture to a close.

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June 2, 2022

What Good Is Tenure?

Peter Wood

NAS President Peter Wood discusses the history of tenure and considers what may be done to reform this embattled institution for the sake of academic freedom.

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