May 11, 2023
MTC: Educating for American Ignorance
Robert Weissberg
When it comes to civic literacy, the average American is hardly a rocket scientist—and the problem seems to be getting worse. This is, of course, not exactly news for experienced professors who regula......
April 28, 2023
Statement: Comments on College Board Duplicity in Florida
National Association of Scholars
The NAS is keeping an eye on the College Board as it continues its efforts in Florida to radicalize curriculum.
March 28, 2023
Article: Letter: Comments on Indiana Social Studies Standards
Peter WoodDavid Randall
The draft Indiana Social Studies Standards provides a solid basis for social studies instruction, although they would still benefit from systematic revision.
March 8, 2023
Article: Letter: Comments on Draft Tennessee Social Studies Standards
Peter WoodDavid Randall
Tennessee's draft Social Studies Standards provides a solid basis for social studies instruction.
March 21, 2023
MTC: On Standardized Testing, the Elites Have It Wrong
Wenyuan Wu
Since the University of Chicago pioneered the test-optional movement in 2018 by dropping the SAT and the ACT from its undergraduate admissions requirements—ostensibly to “level the playing field”—1,84......
October 24, 2022
Academic Questions: The Human Intelligence Debate
Richard P. Phelps
A review of "In the Know: Debunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence," by Russell T. Warne, Cambridge University Press, 2020, pp. 418, $99 hardcover, $25.99 paperback, $21 e-book.
October 24, 2022
Academic Questions: The Invention of Foreign Language “Learning Disability”
Richard L. Sparks
Research on “Foreign Language” disability offers strong evidence that the growth in the “learning disability” diagnosis owes more to its usefulness in masking educational under......
September 29, 2022
Article: Open Letter Urging Kentucky to Further Revise Its Social Studies Standards
National Association of Scholars
A group of Kentucky citizens has sent an open letter to the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education stating their support of the recommendations in the NAS/Civics Alliance lette......
August 19, 2022
Article: Diversity Statements, State Standards, and More Harry Trumans
John D. Sailer
From cutting-edge reports to model legislation, the Civics Alliance continues to produce work that demonstrates the need for civics education reform in America.
July 5, 2022
Article: Happy Independence Day from NAS!
Marina Ziemnick
America has a storied history full of highs and lows, and at the National Association of Scholars, we believe that our nation’s history is worth learning and celebrating.