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September 25, 2013

Sociology Can be Saved

George Leef

The best way to keep sociology constructive, writes Professor J. Scott Lewis, is to maintain value neutrality in academic inquiry.

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September 24, 2013

CUNY Chancellor Defends Academic Freedom

National Association of Scholars

CUNY's chancellor has made a statement defending the academic freedom of professors to teach without intimidation and harassment, after NAS wrote an open letter urging him to do so.  ......

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September 20, 2013

What Do MOOCs Cost?

Rachelle Peterson

MOOCs are often hailed as the cost-savers of higher ed, but it turns out they're rather expensive to make. 

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September 20, 2013

The Pleasures of Poetry in an Age of Abstraction

Tessa Carter

The case for poetry inside and outside the classroom.

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September 19, 2013

Common Core State Standards: Student Assessments

William H. Young

Willliam Young examines methods of assessing student achievement under CCSS.

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