"The preservation of the means of knowledge among the lowest ranks, is of more importance to the public than all the property of all the rich men in the country. It is even of more consequence to the rich themselves, and to their prosperity." - A … [Continue reading]
The School Issues We’re Battling Over Aren’t the Ones That Matter (by N. Kristof of the NY Times)
March 7, 2024 by
Click this link to see my comment. Opinion | The School Issues We’re Battling Over Aren’t the Ones That Matter - The New York Times (nytimes.com) … [Continue reading]
Mystery? What Mystery?
February 27, 2024 by
Opinion | The Mystery of White Rural Rage - The New York Times (nytimes.com) In this piece Prof. Krugman admits that he is confused. He says he just doesn't get it. I doubt if he will ever read my comment, but here is what I posted. Prof. … [Continue reading]
“…let our students know that Harvard is not really in the business of preparing them to grapple with the world’s complexities…”
February 25, 2024 by
I found this article interesting. I'm not going to comment on it, other than to say that I totally agree with this quote from the next to last paragraph. Here is a link to the article. Students Aren’t the Obstacle to Open Debate at Harvard - WSJ … [Continue reading]
WSJ: Half of College Grads Are Underemployed
February 24, 2024 by
For followers of this blog, there is nothing new. The data is important, though, and I will dig into it. In the meantime, here is a link to the article. Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees - WSJ … [Continue reading]
That Fancy University Course? It Might Actually Come From an Education Company.(From the WSJ)
July 6, 2022 by
Important article. Here is the link. That Fancy University Course? It Might Actually Come From an Education Company. - WSJ … [Continue reading]
Higher Ed Dumbs Down Much of Society – Really. Here’s How
February 2, 2021 by
As a professor I have seen how the corrupted values in higher education have sent destructive waves throughout all of American education; and thus against the bulwark of our economy, our politics, and our society. Here is the process in a … [Continue reading]
James Madison on Education and Democracy
February 1, 2021 by
Sadly, in today's world of higher education, the institutions that Madison trusted to "diffuse knowledge" have used that trust to take knowledge, money and fame for themselves. Of course, when I say institutions, I don't mean every institution, or … [Continue reading]
Was Thomas Jefferson Right? Yes! Just See Today’s Poll in the NY Times
The difference between college educated voters and no college education is dramatic. To see scroll down in the poll and see the differences. Cross-Tabs: February 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide - The New York Times … [Continue reading]