...they need to always start with the 2 R's Reading and WRiting. For an old fashioned explanation, recall that Jefferson said that no end of nobles will steal all the people's money in a democracy with an uneducated citizenry. For an excellent … [Continue reading]
The Roots of Obama’s Ambitious College Plan – NYTimes.com
January 9, 2015 by
The Roots of Obama’s Ambitious College Plan - NYTimes.com. I will have more to say, but I commented as follows. ""If 13 years of education — K-through-12 — was the right amount of education for the typical citizen back then, it surely is not … [Continue reading]
The Gift of Education – NYTimes.com
December 21, 2014 by
The Gift of Education - NYTimes.com. This is a nice column. I liked it, but felt that it was important to add the following comment. "But make sure - after you have toasted all of those wonderful people devoted to helping with education - that … [Continue reading]
Good Essay in Today’s Times: “Your Waitress, Your Professor”
December 19, 2014 by
I recommend this. Your Waitress, Your Professor - NYTimes.com. In addition to being a good essay, this op-ed, when combined with some outside facts, makes another point. "By looking at one of the English Comp courses that Ms. Brandon teaches … [Continue reading]
Harvard President Misses What College Really Is in Most of the Country
December 18, 2014 by
Harvard President Faust on federal college ratings, campus sexual assault and more - The Washington Post. I commented. "I have read Pres. Faust's speech. I read it as a former professor, (I taught at Wash. U. in St. Louis.) As it is, it is … [Continue reading]
NY Times Notes “Steep Slide in Law School Enrollment”, But Misses Big Factor
December 18, 2014 by
A Steep Slide in Law School Enrollment Accelerates - NYTimes.com. "I pointed out the factor with this comment. Why isn't anyone addressing the "elephant in the room"? Surely, its recognition by potential law students and their parents has an … [Continue reading]
Are You a College With a “Low-Performing” or “At-Risk” Teacher Preparation Program? Want a Grant For Programs with “High-Quality Teacher” Programs? No Problem.
December 16, 2014 by
I'm reading about the new proposed Federal Teacher Preparation Rules. (They look ok to me, so far.) In any case, I came across this. It is reminiscent of the program I wrote about here. (See Note below.) "...a teacher preparation program must … [Continue reading]
Colleges’ New Aid Target Sometimes is Just a Way to Make More “Profit”, Especially at Private Schools.
Colleges’ New Aid Target: the Middle Class - WSJ. Here was my comment. "Most private universities have only raised their published tuition. For over a decade, their net tuition has remained fairly constant. Basically, they give a discount by … [Continue reading]