Three Common Criticisms of Career and Technical Education
Despite CTE’s merits, I have come across challenging viewpoints in respected news outlets that do not seem to view CTE so positively.
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Thomas K. Lindsay, Ph.D., Editor in Chief and Director, Center for Higher Education, Texas Public Policy Foundation
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Americans Used to Be Proud of Their Universities
Americans used to be proud of their universities. Today, however, radicalized faculties and belligerent students are debasing the old model, causing some Americans to have second thoughts.
Antifa Attack Peaceful Demonstrators to Stop Hate at Berkeley
Violence erupted at Berkeley again, and at least 13 people were arrested. What’s more troubling, however, is that many intellectuals seem to approve of the violent tactics.
Kansas State University adopts free speech statement
The university’s statement further provides that freedom of speech is “one of our most cherished rights, protected by the United States Constitution.
Stanford University course to study ‘abolishing whiteness’
“Students will consider the perils and possibilities of different political practices,” according to the course description, “including abolishing whiteness or coming to terms with white identity.”
One of the President’s First Major Bills Will Likely Be on Career and Technical Education
With the current administration’s efforts to encourage industry-recognized apprenticeships and technical training, the prospects for the expansion of career and technical education nationwide are growing.
The Closing of the American Mind: 30 Years Ago
No one, least of all Bloom himself, expected it to attract much attention. But that it did – and more. For it became a phenomenon. In fact, for nearly a year, it was the talk of the land, and it sold like hotcakes. Bloom, who had always lived beyond his means, soon found it almost impossible to do so.
At Texas State Technical College, the Job Market Helps Determine What Is Taught
The success of TSTC and TSTC graduates reminds those of us who follow higher education that market-based reforms can be introduced, and succeed, anywhere, not just at for-profit institutions.
How to Stop Complaining and Start Fixing America’s Higher Education Crisis
The most striking thing about fixing American higher education is that the direct costs look surprisingly small. The major obstacles are political, not financial.
Trump Is Right to Highlight Apprenticeships Instead of College
President Trump wants Americans to expand apprenticeships nationwide to draw people back into the workforce. It’s a worthy goal, especially if it means fewer college students.
