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Topic: Innovation


10 Books We Want Under the Tree in 2022

Dec 23, 2022 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on 10 Books We Want Under the Tree in 2022

One of my favorite projects at the Martin Center is the cultivation of our higher-education library. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I vastly prefer to read books printed on paper instead … Continue reading “10 Books We Want Under the Tree in 2022”


You Say You Want a Revolution

Dec 21, 2022 · George Leef · Comments Off on You Say You Want a Revolution

American higher education has changed drastically over the last half-century or so. It used to be that relatively few people thought postsecondary education was necessary; for those who did, college … Continue reading “You Say You Want a Revolution”


Higher-Ed Philanthropy Survived the Pandemic

Dec 15, 2022 · Natalia Mayorga · Comments Off on Higher-Ed Philanthropy Survived the Pandemic

Philanthropic giving to educational institutions amounts to billions of dollars every year. Notably, the education sector has long been second only to the “religion” sector in the amount of money … Continue reading “Higher-Ed Philanthropy Survived the Pandemic”


Mending, Not Ending, Remedial Classes

Dec 14, 2022 · Esam Sohail Mohammad · Comments Off on Mending, Not Ending, Remedial Classes

A high-school diploma should be a default signal that the holder is prepared to embark on her or his college journey. In an ideal world, a country that spends a … Continue reading “Mending, Not Ending, Remedial Classes”


An American Law School, Then and Now

Dec 2, 2022 · Jon Jewett · Comments Off on An American Law School, Then and Now

50 years ago, I was a first-year student at the University of Texas School of Law. Then, it occupied about the same place in the hierarchy of American law schools … Continue reading “An American Law School, Then and Now”


How Our Higher-Education System Could Put Students First

Nov 30, 2022 · George Leef · Comments Off on How Our Higher-Education System Could Put Students First

American higher education is a stunning success, but mostly for the people who work in it. Faculty members and administrators enjoy employment that pays pretty well and is more secure … Continue reading “How Our Higher-Education System Could Put Students First”


Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy

Nov 23, 2022 · David Randall · Comments Off on Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy

In September 2022, three researchers published the provocatively titled article, “Do Introductory Courses Disproportionately Drive Minoritized Students Out of STEM Pathways?” That article got loads of social media publicity for … Continue reading “Why the Left Relies on Statistical Illiteracy”


Don’t Hide the Discount Rate

Nov 21, 2022 · Dan E. Way · Comments Off on Don’t Hide the Discount Rate

Colleges’ tuition costs are easy enough to find, but not every student pays list price. Education experts agree that data about so-called discount rates could be an invaluable tool for … Continue reading “Don’t Hide the Discount Rate”


I Judged Student-Loan Borrowers … Until I Became One

Nov 18, 2022 · Joseph Warta · Comments Off on I Judged Student-Loan Borrowers … Until I Became One

Student loans have been at the forefront of higher-education policy discussions for quite some time. The recent actions taken by the Biden Administration on student-loan forgiveness have made the issue … Continue reading “I Judged Student-Loan Borrowers … Until I Became One”


Everyone Hates Remedial Classes

Nov 17, 2022 · Grace Hall · Comments Off on Everyone Hates Remedial Classes

Remedial classes have been standard practice at community colleges since about the 1980s. The original intent of these not-for-credit courses was to protect underperforming students from failing actual college classes. … Continue reading “Everyone Hates Remedial Classes”

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