September 24, 2014

A Climate March Against Capitalism

Peter Wood

The world's largest climate march took place in New York City on Sunday, September 21.

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September 23, 2014

Study of American History is Losing its Priority

Stan Cohen

Generations of American students may be bypassing a field of study that is the cornerstone of the American legacy.

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September 22, 2014

Ohio Association of Scholars Lecture on October 22

National Association of Scholars

The Ohio Association of Scholars will host a lecture on "The Coming Crisis in Higher Education" by Dr. Richard Vedder.

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September 22, 2014

In Memoriam: A. Graham Down

Brendan Nagle

Graham Down, president of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Association of Scholars from 2005 to 2012, died August 30, 2014.

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September 15, 2014

2014 Annual Membership NAS Meeting

National Association of Scholars

The NAS annual membership meeting will take place on October 11.

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September 12, 2014

Why Racial Preferences Are Wrong

Peter Wood

Peter Wood offers a case against race-based affirmative action.

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September 12, 2014

Open Letter to Texas Board of Education on College Board’s New History Framework

Peter Wood

Peter Wood writes an open letter to the Texas Board of Education, urging action against the new AP U.S. History standards.

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September 10, 2014

Revisiting the Classics: Michel de Montaigne

Peter Cohee

Dr. Peter Cohee teaches Classics in the Boston area. Here he reviews essays of Michel de Montaigne.

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September 10, 2014

The Coming Wars over Curriculum: A Case Study on Politics, History, and Social Studies Standards

Kevin S. Krahenbuhl

Dr. Kevin S. Krahenbuhl, Assistant Professor of Education at North Dakota State University, discusses declining curriculum standards and the need for strong core courses.

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