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Instituting a New Program, While Holding Their Noses
College financial aid administrators prepare to help students understand a complicated new federal grant for teachers in training, of which many were critical.
Fish to Profs: Stick to Teaching
Should we be worried about politics creeping into the classroom? Professor and columnist Stanley Fish enters the fray with a new book.
Twisting in the Wind
When a professor is sued for her scholarly writing, should a university defend her?
Is Turkey Muzzling U.S. Scholars?
Turkish officials accused of ousting Binghamton professor as chair of Georgetown-based institute by threatening loss of funds. His crime: using the word "genocide."
Report Critical of Math Teachers' Preparation
At a time when many are bemoaning the lack of preparation of Americans in science and mathematics, a new study...
What Would Jesus Do (in College)?
Some Christian and Catholic colleges want to identify themselves as explicitly progressive, on their own terms -- and to make clear that the religious right in higher ed doesn't speak for them.