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1828 Yale Report Warned about Dumbed-Down Standards 1
- June 14, 2016
This might be one of those “nothing new under the sun moments.” “The Yale Report of 1828” is one of the most famous educational documents in American history. At the time, Yale, like other colleges, was being called upon to diversify their curriculum and include more specialization. The Report reaffirmed Yale’s commitment to a broad
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Was Trump Reasonable on Immigration?0
- Culture
- June 14, 2016
Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump’s speech on Monday following the Orlando massacre has made some waves. Whether or not you agree with Trump, some of his points on immigration are worth pondering. The entire transcript of his speech is available from Politico. When Trump describes what he wants to do if he is elected, he stated: The
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ACT: College Kids Can’t Discern Between Fact & Opinion 0
- Culture
- June 14, 2016
By this point in the year, most high school seniors have walked across the stage and grabbed their diploma. Many parents sit proudly by during this process, sniffing back tears and saying, “I can’t believe they’re ready to move on to college!” The unfortunate fact of the matter is, they may not be as ready
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Abstaining from Sex Until Marriage Helps Marriages Last 0
- Culture
- June 13, 2016
Virginity gets very little press or screen time these days and that’s a shame. As a new American study confirms, a woman who enters marriage as a virgin has the best chance of still being married five years later – and probably beyond that. In fact, the odds of her marriage lasting have got better over
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Is School Violence Linked to the Breakdown of the Family?0
- Culture
- June 13, 2016
Another school year is winding to a close, and teachers and administrators are likely breathing a sigh of relief, particularly since the year was filled with increased disciplinary problems and behavioral incidents from coast to coast. Unfortunately, American schools aren’t the only ones wrestling with a surge in discipline problems. The negative behavior bug seems
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Emotional Reactions to Terrorism Lead to Dubious Policy 0
- Culture
- June 13, 2016
In the wake of terrorist attacks, it is common to feel anger, sorrow, and a very human impulse to do something. Since we can do little but mourn the victims, we often resort to saying what must be done. In our highly polarized society, this often means blaming others and pointing fingers (often on social
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