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Role Reversal
My son, Ben, as I have mentioned here, is an amazing guitarist and an all-around great person. He plays guitar...
Premature Examination
Students say the darndest things. Just this week, before the official start of the final exam period, I overheard a...
Sweating Bullets at the GAO
The watchdog agency’s admission that report on for-profit colleges was flawed undermines its reputation and the government's aggressive pursuit of the sector, write Frederick M. Hess and Andrew P. Kelly.
Finals: An All-Consuming Ritual
The library is never more packed than during fall final exams. A few students are still approaching the reference desk...
Research and Awe
This past month I completed my second Master’s course – a Research Methods class which took us through the paces...
The Audiobook Accessories I Want
Have you become an Audible Platinum listener yet? 24 books for $229.50, which works out to $9.56 per book. If...
Math Geek Mom: The Economics of (seasonal) Candy
My daughter seems to be naturally picking up the nuances of my husband’s field of law. Not only did she...