Teaching Ethics

Should There be Restrictions on the Admission of Foreign Students Studying in the U.S?

The Case of Harvard University and Chinese Students By now, most Americans have probably heard that President Trump wants to set limits and even deny the admission of foreign students to U.S. colleges and universities. The concern seems to be that Chinese students who pursue STEM degrees will gain access to U.S. technology and other […]

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Bringing Civility Back to the Classroom

Can Civility Be Measured in a Non-Academic Sense? I recently read a piece by Sarah D. Sparks, Colleges Will Give a Leg Up to Students Who Demonstrate Civility,  posted on Education Week, that some colleges are going to give a “leg up” to certain applicants, based on civility determinations, which will provide a preferential advantage in the admissions process.

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Will U.S Students Be Able to Catch Up to Their Foreign Counterparts in Reading and Math Skills?

Who or What Should Be Blamed You may have read recently in The Wall Street Journal or elsewhere that the reading skills of American students are deteriorating further, according to new national test scores. Compared with 2019 results, eighth grade reading scores are now down eight points. Reading scores are down five points in both grades. And

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