Name: The Fight Against Critical Race Theory Is A Fight For National Survival
Start: 2022-06-23T11:30:00-04:00
End: 2022-06-23T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Carolina Country Club

Part 2: My Criticisms Stand, Mr. Lazere

May 23, 2014 · George Leef · Comments Off

Professor Lazere’s response doesn’t rebuild his case that higher ed should have a leftist bias.

New Kid on the College Rankings Block

Aug 17, 2008 · George Leef · Comments Off

A new college ranking system featured in Forbes Magazine might improve on U.S. News’ annual rankings, but neither is necessary.

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