November 9, 2009
The NAS has long and wisely opposed the use of racial, ethnic, or other criteria unrelated to merit in (among other aspects of campus life) student recruitment and admissions. Those who support ......
November 9, 2009
President Obama's goal - that by 2020 America would have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world - will require a huge expansion of higher education. But is that wise?
November 6, 2009
That's what Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig said at the recent Educause conference. "You Geeks Have to Become Radical, Militant Activists" for the sharing of ideas, he commanded. Now that comp......
November 6, 2009
A sustainability conference at CSU-Chico prompts a concerned letter. NAS spots some good reasons for concern.
November 6, 2009
Teachers-in-training should learn something before they begin teaching. But they should not learn just anything.
