Category Archives: Education Policy

Anglocentric History in the United Kingdom

Posted on February 20, 2013 by briansandberg

A controversy has erupted in the United Kingdom over new History curriculum proposals. Conservative politicians are pushing for new national curriculum that would emphasize certain aspects of British history. Many historians have criticized the new proposals as politically motivated attempts … Continue reading →

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High School Teaching and Incoming College Students

Posted on February 11, 2013 by briansandberg

An American high school teacher has issued a stern warning to college and university professors: brace yourselves. Kenneth Bernstein—a recently retired high school teacher of government in the Washington, DC, area—paints a bleak portrait of the incoming college students who … Continue reading →

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The Role of Dissertation Research

Posted on February 11, 2013 by briansandberg

An article, provocatively entitled “The Dissertation Can No Longer Be Defended,” in the Chronicle of Higher Education discusses new digital models for dissemination of dissertation research. Stacey Patton, the author, begins her article by stating: “The dissertation is broken, many … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Publishing, Careers in History, Digital Humanities, Education Policy, Graduate Work in History, Humanities Education | 3 Comments

Unemployment in Italy

Posted on February 10, 2013 by briansandberg

Italy has been plagued by severe unemployment for years, especially for young Italians who are just graduating from high school and university. Italians routinely lament the fuga dei cervelli (brain drain) as young, talented citizens emigrate to find better professional … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism and Politics

Posted on February 10, 2013 by briansandberg

Acts of plagiarism often have significant costs, especially in the fields of politics and higher education. Numerous high-profile cases of plagiarism have led to the resignations of politicians, government ministers, educational administrators, university presidents, and other officials over the past … Continue reading →

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Misreported Data in College Rankings

Posted on February 6, 2013 by briansandberg

Many students and their parents choose prospective colleges based on college rankings, such as the U.S. News and World Report rankings. College rankings are published each year to much fanfare. Most colleges and universities participate in surveys that produce the … Continue reading →

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College Students’ Desired Fields of Study

Posted on January 28, 2013 by briansandberg

Each fall, as a new class of freshmen head off to colleges and universities, incoming students are surveyed to find out information on their backgrounds and aims. Educational research organizations conduct these surveys and attempt to maintain the same questions … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism and Patriotism

Posted on January 12, 2013 by briansandberg

This weekend, a new exhibit is opening at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The opening prompts a reflection on one of the founders of that museum and its former President, historian Stephen E. Ambrose. Ambrose was … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Publishing, Education Policy, Historical Film, Historiography and Social Theory, Humanities Education, Museums and Historical Memory, Political Culture, Strategy and International Politics, Uncategorized, War in Film, War, Culture, and Society, Writing Methods | 1 Comment

Decline in Enrollments at Public Universities

Posted on January 10, 2013 by briansandberg

Student enrollments continue to decline at public universities nationwide. For several years, state universities and colleges have been grappling with declining enrollments. A new report by Reuters indicates that “Tuition will likely decline this fiscal year in a record 15 … Continue reading →

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Financial Cutbacks at European Universities

Posted on April 30, 2012 by briansandberg

As European nations institute “austerity measures,” public universities are feeling the pain. For decades, European Union member states have promoted higher education as a right for all citizens. The Euro crisis and massive budget cuts are now threatening public higher … Continue reading →

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