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As the Education Department tries to turn accreditors into federal enforcement arms, Alan Contreras writes, we should end the formal linkage between the agencies and the government.

College CEOs have long ignored the loan programs, says Robert Maurer. Even bigger problems are in the offing if they don’t pay attention now.

A French theorist and a North American historian respond very differently to the digital age. Scott McLemee reports.

Many of the quick fixes being promoted by pundits and others will not prevent future tragedies, and will shift needed funds away from mental health needs, writes Brett A. Sokolow.

Beware of policies that add to the stigma facing students with mental illness or to the barriers to their educations, writes Karen Bower.

Daniel H. Weiss considers some of the key questions facing liberal arts colleges -- and all of higher education.

Steven J. Bell critiques his fellow librarians on the state of their profession's debates (or lack thereof).

All Texas parents keep a watchful eye on their progeny's performance in high school, knowing that a "top 10 percent"...