January 25, 2016

Lawsuit Claims "End Common Core" Referendum Is Illegal

National Association of Scholars

Grassroots efforts in Massachusetts to let voters repeal the Common Core are under attack from a lawsuit. 

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January 25, 2016

Give the Poor Students a Chance, Not a Preference

Ashley Thorne

NAS Executive Director Ashley Thorne analyzes the problems with giving college admissions preferences to low-income students.

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January 21, 2016

Dear Future Arts Professor

Daniel Asia

Daniel Asia gives advice to future arts and humanities scholars.

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January 15, 2016

How the Next President Can Fix Higher Education

Peter Wood

As the presidential election draws closer, candidates should consider how they can restore higher education.

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January 13, 2016

Wherein I Spar With an NAS opponent

George Leef

In his newest book, Michael Roth makes a case for the benefits of a liberal education. 

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January 12, 2016

BDS Movement Suffers a Setback

Chance Layton

The American Historical Association voted against a resolution to condemn Israel. 

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January 12, 2016

Common Core Damage Will Last for Years to Come

Chance Layton

NAS President Peter Wood, in a recent Heartlander article, explains the failures of Common Core and why it’s in the process of leaving America’s public schools.

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