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| Date | May 30, 2024 6:22 PM |
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CATEGORY: EDUCATION (4 MIN)
Stunning schools
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The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge draw many talented graduate students from around the world seeking to participate in their rich educational tradition. But they also attract another kind of audience. Tourists across the globe flock to these schools to see their stately and impressive architectural grandeur. They represent a cultural period becoming more unfamiliar to modern man—one of beauty that lasts.
In First Things, Jeremy Wayne Tate points to some people who are reclaiming that aesthetic tradition. Tate describes the rise of classical Christian schools who have prioritized constructing beautiful buildings, and he urges schools that haven’t done so to consider their architecture’s importance.
Tate highlights schools in Massachusetts, Washington, and California that have been able to operate in New England, neoclassical, and Tudor-style buildings. He argues that these schools, having drawn on parts of U.S. architectural heritage, thus instill a sense of awe and importance in their students. Buildings reflect a “vision of life,” Tate says, and beautiful buildings inspire beautiful life.
Tate also believes that the current culture is starving for true beauty. Do you agree? Read his full article right here.
Read Now
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Weekly Poll
Do you support homeschooling?
[A] Yes
[B] No
[C] Unsure
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RESULTS: 5/16/24
Were you surprised when Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022?
[A] Yes - 42.5%
[B] No - 53.4%
[C] Unsure - 4.1%
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CATEGORY: EDUCATION (3 MIN)
Home and away
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Before the 1980s and the efforts of a few driven activists, homeschooling was banned in many states due to compulsory attendance laws. But after religious families and attorneys pressured states to give them exceptions, most legislatures began to loosen their regulations for schoolchildren, allowing parents to choose homeschooling. Some of these states did keep restrictions, though, and they can still impact children’s lives.
For City Journal, Danyela Souza Egorov targets some of these restrictions and argues for a bill making it easier for New York homeschoolers to fulfill their academic dreams. Egorov tells the story of a student named Kaleese Corniel, who finished her high school education at home but was denied a letter of equivalency from the state to recognize her schooling. As a result, Kaleese didn’t get financial aid for the colleges she wanted to attend.
Egorov calls out the injustice of this situation, and she acknowledges the efforts of some state legislators to change it. A recent bill would make homeschooling equal to public education in the eyes of the law, according to Egorov, which would allow homeschoolers to receive letters of equivalency. She urges New York to allow the ever-increasing number of homeschooled students to pursue the best academic future they can by passing this bill.
Read Egorov’s piece here to learn more.
Read Now
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CATEGORY: VIDEO
We Are Creeping Toward Totalitarianism | Rod Dreher
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Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by renowned author and journalist Rod Dreher, presented by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI). In this compelling talk, Dreher examines the growing influence of totalitarian ideologies within American universities and their broader impact on society.
Dreher sheds light on the alarming trend of ideological conformity and censorship on campuses, discussing how certain dogmas have taken hold and stifled intellectual diversity. Drawing on his extensive research and insights from his acclaimed book "The Benedict Option," Dreher explores how these ideological currents threaten fundamental freedoms and undermine traditional values.
Discover why Dreher's analysis is crucial in understanding the challenges facing higher education and our culture at large. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that delves into the pressing issues of totalitarianism and ideological hegemony in contemporary America.
Watch Now
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ISI's Annual
Homecoming Weekend
Join ISI on September 20-21, 2024, for a garden party that’ll welcome students, professors, alumni, and friends of ISI from across the country.
Every year, we host ISI’s annual Homecoming festivities right on our 20-acre campus tucked away into a bucolic pocket of Wilmington, DE. Our Homecoming sets the tone for the new school year and is an opportunity to celebrate and network with our impressive community of students, teachers, alumni, and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Reserve your ticket>>>
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Because our student editors and writers are bravely bringing conservative ideas to their campuses, we’re highlighting their efforts here.
Post-Encampment Statements by Pollack and Dror
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via The Cornell Review
“On May 13, the Arts Quad encampment
[link removed]
led by the Coalition for Mutual Liberation ended. The next day, President Martha Pollack issued a statement
[link removed]
that was distributed to students in an email... Most notably, President Pollack did not grant any of the CML’s demands, including a demand for full amnesty. President Pollack did ‘express gratitude’ to the departed protesters and acknowledged a ‘strong desire for the university to provide more education around the history and politics that have led to the current crisis.’”
An Interview with Senator Ted Cruz
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via The Texas Horn
“Garrit and Senator Cruz discuss the Democratic Party’s attempts to turn Texas blue, housing affordability, and the Israel/Hamas conflict.”
My Way or the Highway: Chris Christie Discusses Truth at UChicago IOP
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via The Chicago Thinker
“On Tuesday, April 23, former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie spoke with Leigh Ann Caldwell, a political reporter for The Washington Post, at the University of Chicago’s International House. At a UChicago Institute of Politics (IOP) sponsored event
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entitled ‘Does the Truth Still Matter?’ Christie discussed his opinions on this year’s Republican primaries, the electability of Donald Trump and Joe Biden ahead of the upcoming presidential election, and his hope, or lack thereof, for America’s future.“
Drain the Stanford Swamp
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via The Stanford Review
“On April 20th, the Olive neighborhood, one of Stanford’s eight arbitrarily created housing groups, held an all-campus party
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where students could ‘enjoy fine dining, a live band, and a dance floor.’ Attendance was lackluster, as only around 100 people showed up over the course of three hours. The kicker? This mild party cost Stanford around $60,000, or $600 per student that attended.”
CATEGORY: ECONOMICS (10 MIN)
Worst laid plans
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It’s a popular tool of positive thinking to assume that we can solve our problems; that we can fix the issues that dog us if we simply try hard enough. That’s certainly true in some areas. But does that principle apply to a nation’s economic situation? In a world where most Western nations have a large and aggressive bureaucracy, many people expect the government to be the problem-solver.
For this week’s article from the Modern Age website, Anne Rathbone Bradley delivers a 2019 review of Peter J. Boettke’s F. A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy. In doing so, Bradley discusses the work of Hayek, the legendary 20th-century thinker, and his longstanding opposition to excessive government planning.
Bradley writes on Boettke’s description of four phases in Hayek’s career, all of which have connecting themes. Bradley says Hayek did not attribute bad faith to those thinkers he disagreed with, but Hayek believed that trying to build an economic order would lead to horrific consequences. Bradley points to examples in the West, in the Soviet Union, and in Venezuela that she argues bear Hayek’s beliefs out to destructive effect.
“[Hayek] understood that human life hung in the balance of the war of ideas,” Bradley writes. “As such, the intellectual disputes and debates he engaged in were never merely academic but wholly relevant for the betterment (or immiseration) of the human condition.”
Read Bradley’s full review on the Modern Age website right here.
Read Now
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Thought of the Day:
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young"
- Henry Ford
Join ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club
It’s never been easier for you to support our mission—and stay part of our community—with ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club!
For just $19.53 a month, you can join the fight and “pay it forward” by educating the next generation for ordered liberty.
Join the Club
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CATEGORY: EDUCATION (4 MIN)
Stunning schools
[link removed]
The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge draw many talented graduate students from around the world seeking to participate in their rich educational tradition. But they also attract another kind of audience. Tourists across the globe flock to these schools to see their stately and impressive architectural grandeur. They represent a cultural period becoming more unfamiliar to modern man—one of beauty that lasts.
In First Things, Jeremy Wayne Tate points to some people who are reclaiming that aesthetic tradition. Tate describes the rise of classical Christian schools who have prioritized constructing beautiful buildings, and he urges schools that haven’t done so to consider their architecture’s importance.
Tate highlights schools in Massachusetts, Washington, and California that have been able to operate in New England, neoclassical, and Tudor-style buildings. He argues that these schools, having drawn on parts of U.S. architectural heritage, thus instill a sense of awe and importance in their students. Buildings reflect a “vision of life,” Tate says, and beautiful buildings inspire beautiful life.
Tate also believes that the current culture is starving for true beauty. Do you agree? Read his full article right here.
Read Now
[link removed]
Weekly Poll
Do you support homeschooling?
[A] Yes
[B] No
[C] Unsure
[link removed]
RESULTS: 5/16/24
Were you surprised when Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022?
[A] Yes - 42.5%
[B] No - 53.4%
[C] Unsure - 4.1%
[link removed]
CATEGORY: EDUCATION (3 MIN)
Home and away
[link removed]
Before the 1980s and the efforts of a few driven activists, homeschooling was banned in many states due to compulsory attendance laws. But after religious families and attorneys pressured states to give them exceptions, most legislatures began to loosen their regulations for schoolchildren, allowing parents to choose homeschooling. Some of these states did keep restrictions, though, and they can still impact children’s lives.
For City Journal, Danyela Souza Egorov targets some of these restrictions and argues for a bill making it easier for New York homeschoolers to fulfill their academic dreams. Egorov tells the story of a student named Kaleese Corniel, who finished her high school education at home but was denied a letter of equivalency from the state to recognize her schooling. As a result, Kaleese didn’t get financial aid for the colleges she wanted to attend.
Egorov calls out the injustice of this situation, and she acknowledges the efforts of some state legislators to change it. A recent bill would make homeschooling equal to public education in the eyes of the law, according to Egorov, which would allow homeschoolers to receive letters of equivalency. She urges New York to allow the ever-increasing number of homeschooled students to pursue the best academic future they can by passing this bill.
Read Egorov’s piece here to learn more.
Read Now
[link removed]
[link removed]
CATEGORY: VIDEO
We Are Creeping Toward Totalitarianism | Rod Dreher
[link removed]
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by renowned author and journalist Rod Dreher, presented by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI). In this compelling talk, Dreher examines the growing influence of totalitarian ideologies within American universities and their broader impact on society.
Dreher sheds light on the alarming trend of ideological conformity and censorship on campuses, discussing how certain dogmas have taken hold and stifled intellectual diversity. Drawing on his extensive research and insights from his acclaimed book "The Benedict Option," Dreher explores how these ideological currents threaten fundamental freedoms and undermine traditional values.
Discover why Dreher's analysis is crucial in understanding the challenges facing higher education and our culture at large. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that delves into the pressing issues of totalitarianism and ideological hegemony in contemporary America.
Watch Now
[link removed]
ISI's Annual
Homecoming Weekend
Join ISI on September 20-21, 2024, for a garden party that’ll welcome students, professors, alumni, and friends of ISI from across the country.
Every year, we host ISI’s annual Homecoming festivities right on our 20-acre campus tucked away into a bucolic pocket of Wilmington, DE. Our Homecoming sets the tone for the new school year and is an opportunity to celebrate and network with our impressive community of students, teachers, alumni, and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Reserve your ticket>>>
[link removed]
Because our student editors and writers are bravely bringing conservative ideas to their campuses, we’re highlighting their efforts here.
Post-Encampment Statements by Pollack and Dror
[link removed]
via The Cornell Review
“On May 13, the Arts Quad encampment
[link removed]
led by the Coalition for Mutual Liberation ended. The next day, President Martha Pollack issued a statement
[link removed]
that was distributed to students in an email... Most notably, President Pollack did not grant any of the CML’s demands, including a demand for full amnesty. President Pollack did ‘express gratitude’ to the departed protesters and acknowledged a ‘strong desire for the university to provide more education around the history and politics that have led to the current crisis.’”
An Interview with Senator Ted Cruz
[link removed]
via The Texas Horn
“Garrit and Senator Cruz discuss the Democratic Party’s attempts to turn Texas blue, housing affordability, and the Israel/Hamas conflict.”
My Way or the Highway: Chris Christie Discusses Truth at UChicago IOP
[link removed]
via The Chicago Thinker
“On Tuesday, April 23, former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie spoke with Leigh Ann Caldwell, a political reporter for The Washington Post, at the University of Chicago’s International House. At a UChicago Institute of Politics (IOP) sponsored event
[link removed]
entitled ‘Does the Truth Still Matter?’ Christie discussed his opinions on this year’s Republican primaries, the electability of Donald Trump and Joe Biden ahead of the upcoming presidential election, and his hope, or lack thereof, for America’s future.“
Drain the Stanford Swamp
[link removed]
via The Stanford Review
“On April 20th, the Olive neighborhood, one of Stanford’s eight arbitrarily created housing groups, held an all-campus party
[link removed]
where students could ‘enjoy fine dining, a live band, and a dance floor.’ Attendance was lackluster, as only around 100 people showed up over the course of three hours. The kicker? This mild party cost Stanford around $60,000, or $600 per student that attended.”
CATEGORY: ECONOMICS (10 MIN)
Worst laid plans
[link removed]
It’s a popular tool of positive thinking to assume that we can solve our problems; that we can fix the issues that dog us if we simply try hard enough. That’s certainly true in some areas. But does that principle apply to a nation’s economic situation? In a world where most Western nations have a large and aggressive bureaucracy, many people expect the government to be the problem-solver.
For this week’s article from the Modern Age website, Anne Rathbone Bradley delivers a 2019 review of Peter J. Boettke’s F. A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy. In doing so, Bradley discusses the work of Hayek, the legendary 20th-century thinker, and his longstanding opposition to excessive government planning.
Bradley writes on Boettke’s description of four phases in Hayek’s career, all of which have connecting themes. Bradley says Hayek did not attribute bad faith to those thinkers he disagreed with, but Hayek believed that trying to build an economic order would lead to horrific consequences. Bradley points to examples in the West, in the Soviet Union, and in Venezuela that she argues bear Hayek’s beliefs out to destructive effect.
“[Hayek] understood that human life hung in the balance of the war of ideas,” Bradley writes. “As such, the intellectual disputes and debates he engaged in were never merely academic but wholly relevant for the betterment (or immiseration) of the human condition.”
Read Bradley’s full review on the Modern Age website right here.
Read Now
[link removed]
Thought of the Day:
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young"
- Henry Ford
Join ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club
It’s never been easier for you to support our mission—and stay part of our community—with ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club!
For just $19.53 a month, you can join the fight and “pay it forward” by educating the next generation for ordered liberty.
Join the Club
[link removed]
Follow on Twitter Friend on Facebook Forward to Friend
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