Tag: education
Creationism in Tennessee public education
In the town of Dayton, Tennessee, 87 years ago, John T. Scopes was charged with violating the Butler Act for teaching Darwin’s theory of...
CA women continue to make progress
A recent university study has found that California women have made significant strides in many areas, particularly in the field of education, where they...
Supreme Court to rule on affirmative action
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case which may potentially remove the right of public educational institutions to use race...
Liar, liar: Jobs, education and the economy
As the political issues come into focus leading up to the presidential election, public education and jobs are becoming increasingly important to students across...
Editorial: Colleges overestimate the importance of rankings
The real-world value of college rankings has long been disputed amongst the individuals and institutions they affect. Some claim that rankings oversimplify the very...
Editorial: The value of college in a cash-strapped economy
Last week, a study conducted at UCLA revealed that more students than ever are attending college for the express purpose of attaining a job...
Editorial: California must not resort to short-term fixes
In an effort to stem California's growing deficits, Jerry Brown's decisions will affect most everyone in California. Among other proposals, Brown intends on renewing...