What the 2018 Spending Bill Means for Education and the Humanities
Last March, the Trump administration proposed eliminating national humanities, arts, and education programs despite the fact that the combined cost of these... Read More
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April 6, 2018
Career Options Outside Academe
A common misconception is that PhD students have to go into academe. There are, however, many other options. Here’s how and where to look.
How Language Influences Our Thoughts
What is the relationship between language and thought? Does language shape our perception of the world? This author argues yes.
Europe Outpaces the U.S. in Language Learning
With only 20% of K-12 students enrolling in a foreign language, U.S. students trail behind their European counterparts in language learning.
GPAM: Measuring Grading Norms
Studies show that grade inflation and differing standards lead to inaccurate GPAs. What are other ways we measure academic achievement?
Can the Seal of Biliteracy Promote Language Education in the United States?
An initiative to recognize second-language proficiency could change the way people across the United States think about language skills. In recent years, several studies have revealed startling deficits in second-language proficiency in the United States. Only 20% of American students learn a language other than English in school, compared to 92% of European students. Just... Read More