July 22, 2015

Comments on Freshman Reading

Ashley Thorne

A new article on college summer reading programs agrees with NAS's findings: fiction, classics, and books older than the students are extremely rare.

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July 17, 2015

Whose Side Are You On?

Rachelle Peterson

The fossil fuel divestment campaign declares war on free speech.

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July 14, 2015

The Enigma of Tenure

Malcolm Kline

Malcolm Kline calls tenure into question.

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July 14, 2015

Why College Professors Need Tenure

Professor Russell Eisenman argues that tenure is a necessary safeguard for professors.

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July 13, 2015

Bill McKibben Responds to NAS Questions on Divestment

Rachelle Peterson

Prominent sustainability activist Bill McKibben offers some answers to questions posed by NAS. 

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July 13, 2015

The Remarkable Class of 2015 Must Save the Planet

Rachelle Peterson

From Bill Nye to Barack Obama, commencement speakers across the country encouraged the class of 2015 to "change the world" by changing the planet. 

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July 9, 2015

Donate to NAS by Shopping on Amazon

National Association of Scholars

You can now use Amazon Smile to give 0.5% of your purchases to NAS.

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July 8, 2015

“Diversity” and “Inclusion” Litmus Tests for Tenure

Ashley Thorne

Virginia Tech is now asking candidates for promotion and tenure to prove their "active involvement in diversity and inclusion."

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July 6, 2015

Board Member Warns of "No Child Left Behind" Civic Procedure Violation

National Association of Scholars

Dr. Sandra Stotsky calls attention to the lack of parent voices in "No Child Left Behind" re-authorization.

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July 2, 2015

Rachelle Peterson on WSJ Live

National Association of Scholars

The fossil fuel divestment fad indulges fantasy rather than grappling with economic realities. 

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