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Read thoughts and initiatives from the National Association of Scholars.

February 2, 2023

Bipartisanship Can Build and Destroy Reforms

Peter Wood and David Randall

States around the nation have started to consider establishing independent centers in their public universities, where genuine, politically pluralist scholarship and teaching can thrive.

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February 2, 2023

Florida Man Strikes Blow for Civics Reform

David Randall

Scarcely a week goes by without Governor Ron DeSantis announcing a new education initiative. We hope his work will spread to the other 49 states, and as soon as possible.

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February 2, 2023

Taking the NAS to the AAAS

J. Scott Turner

If you happen to be attending the 2023 AAAS Annual Meeting on March 3-5, please stop by booth 702 and give NAS a friendly hello.

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February 2, 2023

UNC Board of Trustees Forges Path to Reform for Others to Follow

Peter Wood and David Randall

UNC Board of Trustees vote unanimously to establish the School of Civic Life and Leadership.

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February 2, 2023

Rhode Island’s Social Studies Standards Fail Students, Report Finds

The Civics Alliance

A new report provides a detailed critique of Rhode Island's Social Studies Standards (2023), which fail to achieve the fundamental goals of American social studies education.

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