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Bring On the Alternatives. Colleges Will Hold Their Own.
Silicon Valley titans announce another in a line of purported college killers, many of which have flopped. I’ll still bet on traditional institutions—if they respond to changing expectations.
‘Modern Love’ Host on How the Specific Becomes Universal
Anna Martin, host of a New York Times podcast, explains why stories beat thesis statements.
The Danger to Democracy From Banned Books and Newspapers
It’s not just challenges to books in libraries and K–12 schools that threaten free speech.
Friday Fragments
History is cunning, Michigan’s grading experiment and first job experiences.
It’s My Birthday and I’ll Take Off if I Want To
Flexible and shortened schedules—birthday leave, summer Fridays, even the four-day week—aren’t just nice perks. They’re simple, low-cost ways to decrease burnout and show employees they are valued.
With Tenure, You Can Only Be Terminated for Cause. What Does That Mean?
Just cause is at the core of tenure protections, but it’s hard to understand. Here’s how to think about what just cause does and doesn’t cover.
If Bernie and Bannon Can Ally, Maybe There’s Hope for Higher Ed
Coalition building between faculty and administrators could now be a matter of survival.