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This report explores the potential risks generative AI poses to students and outlines what we can do now to minimize them. Read More

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This piece was featured in The Washington Post and Inside Higher Ed , among other sources. Read More

Average grades continue to rise in the United States, raising the question of how grade inflation impacts students Read More

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Universities emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion over civics—and produce uninformed citizens hostile to free expression. Read More

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