Is the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation the last best hope for American arts and letters—or is it killing them? Read More
As educators, we are duty bound to defend — and advance — human intelligence. To do that, we first need to recognize that it is... Read More
I retired from the University of Notre Dame at the end of 2025. More accurately, I left. Read More
Critics aren’t moved by the idea that tenure is essential for academic freedom. They may not even like academic freedom. Read More
Southern New Hampshire University's online degree programs have attracted nearly 300,000 students, sparking questions about its advertising... Read More
It began at the kitchen table. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, parents across America became accidental witnesses to their children's... Read More
Please use script. Read More
Any solution to grade inflation on campus must be fundamentally centralized, coordinated, and sufficiently uniform in nature. Read More
Texas A&M University is the latest school to end women’s and gender studies programs and teaching race. We know why Read More
In a nearly 4,000-word federal complaint, the Equal Protection Project mentions five specific programs at UC Berkeley that it claims are... Read More
To the chagrin of professionals who dedicate careers to complex solutions, sometimes the simplest intervention is the most effective. Read More
If you spend any time doomscrolling on social media, you might be excused for thinking we no longer have common commitments. After all, if we... Read More
In 2023, the U.S. dedicated nearly $1 trillion in combined state, local, and federal funding to K–12 education, more than any other... Read More
Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact on young people’s diet, sleep and body weight,... Read More
The Buckley Institute’s research found that in undergraduate departments and the law and management schools, 2.3% of faculty are... Read More
This survey offers a first look at how students across the country are responding to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Read More
New interactive compares learning across 3 million students, 42,000 schools and more than 10,000 districts. Read More
After 25 years working in education—as a teacher, researcher, consultant, and policy adviser—I’ve reached a conclusion that... Read More
What looked politically impossible just months ago has become a global movement to restrict kids’ access to social media. Here’s how it... Read More
Ivy League campuses are detached from mainstream America. They could use more patriotic students. Read More
Beginning in August, the LSAT—the required entrance exam for law school admissions—will only be administered in person to protect the... Read More
A student built a matchmaking algorithm that has consumed the school—and highlighted the challenges of finding love for high achievers. Read More
Most parents assume that if their children are earning A’s and B’s, they must be meeting grade-level standards. Read More
Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined. Read More
Most people believed the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to end affirmative action would cause a big drop in Black and Hispanic enrollment at... Read More
New data from the U.S. Education Department show the extent of international gifts and contracts to colleges and universities. Read More
Power imbalances and tenure protections create perfect conditions for abuse. Read More
Rachel and Gordon discuss disciplines, majors and large animals. Read More
It began at the kitchen table. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, parents across America became accidental witnesses to their children's education. Peering over shoulders at Zoom screens, they saw history lessons that framed American values as inherently evil and a worldview obsessed with political activism rather than academic excellence. It is easy to pin the blame on a single outlier. Was it ... Read More
The best and worst campuses for free speech, based on a survey of more than 55,000 students.
