Mary Clare Amselem is a policy analyst in education policy at The Heritage Foundation.
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It appears that many Americans still believe that merit is the most important factor in determining who will get into our top colleges and universities…. Read More
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Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced two bills this week to shake up higher education, and the proposals look promising. One bill would expand access to… Read More
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Young Americans are being crushed by student loan debt. Unfortunately, a new bailout proposal wouldn’t help them much in the long term. On Monday, Sen…. Read More
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The College Board’s recent announcement that it will no longer score students based only on their ability to correctly answer questions on the SAT exam is about… Read More
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The federal student loan system has been a massive failure. Each year Washington invests more in higher education, topping out at $93 billion last year,… Read More
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Since 1965, federal taxpayers have poured an estimated $2 trillion into education programs associated with President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty. But despite this staggering… Read More
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The FBI dropped a new bombshell on Tuesday, and this time the scandal is Russian-free. Dozens of wealthy parents, including notable celebrities, were charged in… Read More
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Just when you thought California couldn’t ask any more of its taxpayers, the state Legislature is pushing for two years of “free” community college for… Read More
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American colleges and universities are struggling with a perception problem. Between rowdy protests, skyrocketing costs, and some ridiculous course material, students are starting to wonder… Read More
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“Underwater Basket Weaving,” “Tree Climbing,” the “Art of Walking.” Believe it or not, those are all courses taught at accredited colleges and universities in the… Read More
