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Read thoughts and initiatives from the National Association of Scholars.

February 1, 2016

Keep the SAT Essay

Madison Iszler

Perhaps the most unfortunate change to the new SAT is that the essay is now optional.

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January 28, 2016

Invitation: Beach Books Report Launch with Keynote by Mark Bauerlein

National Association of Scholars

For the past six years, NAS has surveyed college common reading programs. Join us at the launch of the newest "Beach Books" report. 

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January 27, 2016

Fix Values, Not Statues, Says National Association of Scholars

National Association of Scholars

PRESS RELEASE: The NAS releases an 11,000-word statement on the purposes of higher education.

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January 27, 2016

The Quiet Transformation: The Online Revolution is Building Hybrid State Universities

Jonathan Bean

Historian Jonathan Bean describes the impact of online education at his university.

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January 27, 2016

Dear Future Professor: What I’ve Learned about Teaching Well

Walter E. Williams

Walter Williams offers some suggestions for how to become a good teacher.

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