August 20, 2009

We Need Your Help!

Peter Wood

Who are the key authors and what are the key books in the liberal, conservative, libertarian and radical traditions? Post your answer here or send an email to [email protected].

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August 19, 2009

ACTA Launches Guide on College Curricula

Ashley Thorne

Congratulations to our sister organization on creating a new online guide to rank colleges based on the core subjects they require.

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August 14, 2009

Spilling the Beans

Peter Wood

A radical prof celebrates the “democratic space” of the contemporary university.

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August 13, 2009

Thursday Theatrics

Ashley Thorne

Inside: Fighting feminist falsehoods, Merit-al bliss, UT Austin quashes Western civ curriculum, Clinton and the climate, AP exam-graders and 'Kool-Aid," and a new AQ issue.

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August 12, 2009

Open-Ended

August 10, 2009

Taking Clout Out: Lessons from the Shadow Admissions Office

Ashley Thorne

What can we learn from the Illinois admissions scandal?

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August 6, 2009

The Highest Form of Flattery...and Learning

Ashley Thorne

New scientific findings show that children learn faster when they imitate adults; this contrasts with "child-centered" progressive ed school philosophy.

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August 5, 2009

Sunbeams for Indigenes: The New Discipline of Cultural Sustainability

Peter Wood

Goucher College trains students to help marginalized communities realize their dreams.

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