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June 29, 2011

Another Skeptic on the "Need" for More College Degrees

George Leef

In this Atlantic column, David Indiviglio argues that the "need" for college has become a self-fulfilling prophecy. He understands that for many students, the value in the degree is only positional,......

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June 29, 2011

No, the "College Could be a Waste of Time" Stories Aren't Always Wrong

George Leef

In this week’s Pope Center Clarion Call, I take issue with the piece Kevin Carey had published in The New Republic several weeks ago. In essence, Carey’s argument is that college will......

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June 29, 2011

Tyranny or Theft? Part III

Peter Wood concludes his three-part critique of the sustainability movement as a cultural phenomenon.

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June 28, 2011

Another Glaring Flaw in Leonhardt's Article

George Leef

There are many more flaws in his article. Here’s another that really bothered me. One of the glaring weaknesses in the “College is good for everyone!” case is the mounting eviden......

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June 28, 2011

Fraud Up and Down Our Education System

George Leef

So argues Professor Herbert London in this Minding the Campus essay.  Starting from the earliest years, teachers (later professors) often pass along students who haven’t learned much just......

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