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An A+ Solution to Grading at Harvard

Limiting the number of A’s Harvard professors can give is a violation of their academic freedom. There are betters ways to tackle grade inflation.

Opinion

Middle Fingers to My Mama

The political climate gave four young white men in Florida the confidence to flip off a senior Black woman without consequence. 

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Vendors and Philanthropy

If a major philanthropy wants to make a real difference in higher education, they should underwrite the collaborative development of nonprofit software systems.

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Opinion

Trust Isn’t the Issue

What we actually have is a crisis of truth.

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Opinion

I’ve Got My Pilot Data. … Now What?

Here’s how to leverage pilot data for your best shot at federal funding.

Opinion

Who Wins in a Race to the Bottom?

When first-mover advantage is significant and nobody enforces rules, we can expect those unburdened by conscience to be overrepresented among the winners.

Opinion

Free Speech Does Not End at Commencement

Political opinions are not discrimination. Speeches at university-sponsored events are not official actions. Colleges must never be investigated by the government for allowing free expression.

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Opinion

Workforce Pell Has (Nearly) Arrived; It’s Not What Was Intended

Many short-term programs won’t qualify, and the necessary data systems are lacking. These limitations are a matter of (statutory) design.