I keep having the same conversation. A self-assured school leader or funder will tell me about a cutting-edge high school model that’s thriving in the “age of AI.” They’ll invariably describe schools rich with projects,…

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Higher Ed Dive Leadership·higher-ed

University of Michigan, Virginia Tech among colleges seeking new leaders

Selecting a new college president is a challenging — and often nonlinear — process, with strong candidates in high demand. Just ask the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. On April 15, a presidential search…

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Community College Daily·edtech

Community colleges are already the AI safe harbor

A safe harbor is where ships ride out a storm. It isn’t where the action is in fair weather, and it isn’t the most glamorous part of the coast. It’s the place that holds up when everything else is moving. Two years into…

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Reason·policy

Recent Books on the Constitution

Each fall, I teach a seminar called Recent Books on the Constitution . I initially designed this course when I visited Georgetown in 2005. At that time, because I tend to read what relates directly to my current…

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Reason·policy

Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802

5/3/1802: Washington D.C. incorporated as the capital of the United States. Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress to "To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten…

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Reason·policy

How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones

On April 24-26, I attended LibertyCon Europe 2026 , the major annual gathering of European libertarian students and academics (held this year in Madrid). I was invited to give two talks, and therefore came to this event…

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Reason·policy

Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces

The Court has in the past upheld restrictions on political activity (such as candidate speeches) on military bases, see Greer v. Spock (1976), and lower courts have upheld restrictions on speech by outsiders on various…

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Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927

5/2/1927: Buck v. Bell decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927 appeared first on Reason.com .

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Reason·policy

The Major Questions Doctrine Constrains Presidential Power Over Elections

NA Donald Trump has been trying to "nationalize" (his term, not mine) control over elections , claiming sweeping presidential power to control voting processes in a variety of ways. In a compelling recent post at the…

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Reason·policy

Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin

On September 5, 1975, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a member of the Manson Family cult , stood a few feet away from President Gerald Ford in Sacramento, California, pointed a pistol at him, and unsuccessfully tried to shoot…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

Building useful quantum computers ‘in our direct line of sight’

Science & Tech Building useful quantum computers ‘in our direct line of sight’ Researchers say creation of startups suggests game-changing tech may be developing at faster pace than expected Alvin Powell Harvard Staff…

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Reason·policy

A Journalism Tax Is a New Front in Australia's War on American Tech

The Australian government, which has already imposed strict regulations on American tech firms operating in the country, now expects these companies to pay taxes to support Australian journalism. On Tuesday, Australia…

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MIT News Education·higher-ed

Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona

A dozen MIT students recently set out for Barcelona — not just to study climate resilience, but to experience it firsthand. As part of STS.S22 (How to Grow Resilient Futures: Regenerative Agriculture and Economies in…

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FSU News·higher-ed

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Florida State University’s distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes…

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Reason·higher-ed

Zimmerman on "The President and the Universities"

Professor Jonathan Zimmerman of the University of Pennsylvania has a worthwhile essay on the state of higher education in Liberties (a relatively new journal that is routinely filled with worthwhile material). His…

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Reason·policy

Victims of Communism Day - 2026

Bones of tortured prisoners. Kolyma Gulag, USSR (Nikolai Nikitin, Tass). (NA) NOTE: This post largely reprints l ast year's Victims of Communism Day post , with some modifications. Today is May Day. Since 2007, I have…

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Reason

Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 the Great Millennial Journalism Movie?

Normally, I am against content labels for media, but I might have to make an exception for The Devil Wears Prada 2 . This movie should come with a trigger warning, at least for millennial journalists. The fizzy, frothy…

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Reason·policy

DHS Funded

DHS funded. Congress has passed a spending bill that ends the monthslong shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Thursday, the House approved a bill that funds the department—except for Immigration and…

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Reason·policy

$800K Defamation Damages in "Israeli Spy" Allegations Against Consultant Involved in Examining Hunter Biden's Laptop

See Monday's jury verdict , which awards $75K in compensatory damages plus $125K in punitive damages for each of two statements, and for each of two plaintiffs (Yaacov Apelbaum and his company XRVision). Here's an…

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Reason·policy

California Lawmakers Are Ignoring History by Boosting Pension Benefits as the State's Economy Teeters

As Mark Twain wrote , "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." Lately, I've been hearing a recurring rhythm—and getting the blues—as the legislature is about to repeat a grievous mistake. The issue involves…

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Secondary Teacher of History

Education news for this role

High School Reform for Dummies

University of Michigan, Virginia Tech among colleges seeking new leaders

Community colleges are already the AI safe harbor

Recent Books on the Constitution

Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802

How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones

Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces

Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927

The Major Questions Doctrine Constrains Presidential Power Over Elections

Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin

Building useful quantum computers ‘in our direct line of sight’

A Journalism Tax Is a New Front in Australia's War on American Tech

Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Zimmerman on "The President and the Universities"

Victims of Communism Day - 2026

Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 the Great Millennial Journalism Movie?

DHS Funded

$800K Defamation Damages in "Israeli Spy" Allegations Against Consultant Involved in Examining Hunter Biden's Laptop

California Lawmakers Are Ignoring History by Boosting Pension Benefits as the State's Economy Teeters

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