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June 2, 2015

'Nudging' Goes to College

Rachelle Peterson

Higher education should train students to think for themselves, not resort to a pre-set path set by those who seek to manipulate behavior.

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June 2, 2015

Open Letter: Historians on the College Board's New AP U.S. History Standards

Scholars Concerned About Advanced Placement History

A group of historians write that the new AP U.S. History framework neglects the civic purpose of history education.

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May 26, 2015

Asians In The Ivy League, Or Not

John Rosenberg

Today's college admission process tells students that race matters more than hard work.

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May 26, 2015

Prince Ea Is Sorry. Me Too.

Rachelle Peterson

Prince Ea's "Dear Future Generations" video is moving, but it neglects some important facts.

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May 25, 2015

Diminishing Returns

Rachelle Peterson

Divestment activism has failed. Universities are learning that sanctions rarely accomplish anything.

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