Here is a link to the excellent article. The Feds Want More Oversight of Scientific Research. Universities Are Fighting Back. - WSJ I wrote a post The Purloined Proof (inside-higher-ed.com about how some well-known professors stole someone's work. … [Continue reading]
Pamel Paul of the NY Times Sadly Misses the Forest for the Trees
March 14, 2024 by
Here is a link to my comment and her opinion piece. Opinion | Colleges Are Putting Their Futures at Risk - The New York Times (nytimes.com) … [Continue reading]
John Adams on Education for All
March 12, 2024 by
"The preservation of the means of knowledge among the lowest ranks, is of more importance to the public than all the property of all the rich men in the country. It is even of more consequence to the rich themselves, and to their prosperity." - A … [Continue reading]
The School Issues We’re Battling Over Aren’t the Ones That Matter (by N. Kristof of the NY Times)
March 7, 2024 by
Click this link to see my comment. Opinion | The School Issues We’re Battling Over Aren’t the Ones That Matter - The New York Times (nytimes.com) … [Continue reading]
Mystery? What Mystery?
February 27, 2024 by
Opinion | The Mystery of White Rural Rage - The New York Times (nytimes.com) In this piece Prof. Krugman admits that he is confused. He says he just doesn't get it. I doubt if he will ever read my comment, but here is what I posted. Prof. … [Continue reading]
“…let our students know that Harvard is not really in the business of preparing them to grapple with the world’s complexities…”
February 25, 2024 by
I found this article interesting. I'm not going to comment on it, other than to say that I totally agree with this quote from the next to last paragraph. Here is a link to the article. Students Aren’t the Obstacle to Open Debate at Harvard - WSJ … [Continue reading]
WSJ: Half of College Grads Are Underemployed
February 24, 2024 by
For followers of this blog, there is nothing new. The data is important, though, and I will dig into it. In the meantime, here is a link to the article. Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees - WSJ … [Continue reading]
That Fancy University Course? It Might Actually Come From an Education Company.(From the WSJ)
July 6, 2022 by
Important article. Here is the link. That Fancy University Course? It Might Actually Come From an Education Company. - WSJ … [Continue reading]
Was Thomas Jefferson Right? Yes! Just See Today’s Poll in the NY Times
The difference between college educated voters and no college education is dramatic. To see scroll down in the poll and see the differences. Cross-Tabs: February 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide - The New York Times … [Continue reading]