America’s educational institutions used to adhere to objective standards of excellence. Students and faculty members had to strive and were rewarded (or not) according to their performance. What their background … Continue reading “What Happens When Schools Abandon Merit?”
College affordability has long been an issue in this country. Given that the federal government’s subsidizing of higher education has allowed the cost of college to increase exponentially, many prospective … Continue reading “Don’t Racialize the College-Affordability Crisis”
There is considerable talk these days about the enrollment crash in higher education, especially in liberal-arts education. The Chronicle of Higher Education has been expressing worry about this crisis for … Continue reading “Colleges Helped Cause the Enrollment Crash”
Among the arguments against the policy of admitting students to colleges because they have the right ancestry—that is, they appear to come from “underrepresented” minority groups—is the fact that it … Continue reading “The Truth About Student Mismatch”
Woke medical education is expanding across the United States, which is cause for great concern. One of the last common experiences people have today is going to the doctor. When … Continue reading “In Medical Schools, Woke Ideology Trumps True Healthcare”
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has financially impacted the education system for almost two years. The North Carolina community college system (NCCCS), which had an enrollment drop … Continue reading ““Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” to Be Embedded in NC Community Colleges”
Racial preferences in university admissions aim to increase the representation of minorities in higher education. Some, however, have objected to these policies and argue students should be admitted based on … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Negative Effects of Racial Preferences on Minority Students”
Boarding schools and charter schools have been “feeder schools” to the Ivy Leagues for decades. Feeder schools are high schools where many or most students go to higher education institutions, … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Role of Feeder Schools in Elite Higher Ed”
A few years ago, my friend Sheila recounted an incident of alleged racism she experienced at a café in California. While waiting in line to order a coffee, a barista … Continue reading “Motte-and-Bailey: The Academic Threat from ‘Lived Experience’”
During the last year, many universities throughout North America have declared “anti-racism” to be their official policy. Consider this sample of quotations. “We must ask how Princeton can address systemic … Continue reading “Why Universities Should Not Be Anti-Racist”