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Read thoughts and initiatives from the National Association of Scholars.

June 2, 2022

NAS Urges States to Abandon the Common Core

National Association of Scholars

After twelve years, it is clear that the Common Core is a failed experiment. The time has come to call this venture to a close.

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June 2, 2022

What Good Is Tenure?

Peter Wood

NAS President Peter Wood discusses the history of tenure and considers what may be done to reform this embattled institution for the sake of academic freedom.

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May 31, 2022

Arizona: A Civics Education Desert

Marina Ziemnick

"Educating for Citizenship: The Arizona Case Study" serves as a word of caution to reformers who seek to appease both sides in the battle over American education.

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May 31, 2022

Can America’s Colleges and Universities Be Saved?

David Randall

We urge American citizens and policymakers to reform our higher education system while there is still time.

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May 27, 2022

NAS Offers Recommendations to Further Improve Colorado's Social Studies Standards

National Association of Scholars

While better than the first draft, Colorado's latest draft social studies standards can still be substantially improved. 

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