Jul 1, 2026

For Graduation Ceremonies, Ditch the Guest Speaker

Commencement is about graduates, not celebrities, politicians, or influencers.

A graduation ceremony is one of the most formulaic events in higher education. The main event at a graduation ceremony is a student getting their five seconds in the sun…

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Jun 29, 2026

Rigor and Access Can Go Together

At Orange High School in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Jason Johnson- the 2026 National High School Principal of the Year – has a simple message for his students: you belong in…

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Jun 26, 2026

Great Literature Is Inherently Moral

For over a century, post-modern critics have insisted that literature must be liberated from the stifling realm of moralism in order to become truly authentic in its artistic approach. The…

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Jun 25, 2026

Reclaiming Pen and Paper

With another finals season in the books, prohibited AI assistance continues to be a problem at universities. It may not come as a surprise that students attempt to cheat using…

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Jun 24, 2026

Restoring General Education

Education experts have written many excellent books and articles in recent years and made insightful presentations covering a range of important topics – admissions, curriculum, pedagogy, administration, and accreditation. The…

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Jun 22, 2026

NC’s Direct Admissions Program Must Proceed With Caution

Last year, the UNC System rolled out NC College Connect, a direct college admissions program for North Carolinian public high school students. While the program clearly streamlines admissions by mailing…

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Jun 21, 2026

Blueprint for Reform: Wyoming

Wyoming’s colleges and universities play an essential role in preparing students for civic life and productive careers, as well as supporting the state’s long-term economic vitality. Yet higher education in…

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From Courtrooms to Classrooms

For most Americans, the American Bar Association is merely a professional guild that publishes ethics opinions, hosts conferences, and occasionally weighs in on public policy. But in legal education, the…

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Jun 18, 2026

The Sexual-Violence Reporting Gap Has Flipped

For years, researchers studying sexual violence among young women found something consistent: female college students were not at a higher risk of experiencing sexual violence than women their age who…

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