Freedom to Learn, Rebalancing the Narrative, and the 2020 Election

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January Newsletter
Freedom to Learn, Rebalancing the Narrative,
and the 2020 Election


** Featured Articles
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January 14, 2021


** Freedom to Learn: Amending the Higher Education Act ([link removed][UNIQID])
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National Association of Scholars

Our newest report provides a guideline of 40 detailed suggestions for legislative reforms. These initiatives, if enacted by Congress, would encourage reform of America's costly, politicized, and dysfunctional system of higher education.
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January 12, 2021


** Comments on EPA's Final Rule, "Strengthening Transparency" ([link removed][UNIQID])
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David Randall

NAS applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for taking a significant first step toward strengthening reproducibility requirements in the science the agency uses to inform its regulations.

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January 09, 2021


** Turning a Blind Eye to Chinese Malfeasance Does Not Advance Justice ([link removed][UNIQID])
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David Acevedo

An open letter from three organizations to President-elect Biden urges him to end the DoJ's China Initiative, denouncing it as racist. This will lead to less justice, not more.

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January 07, 2021


** Rebalancing the Narrative: Higher Education, Border Security, and Immigration ([link removed][UNIQID])
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George R. La Noue

This report discusses the various dimensions of immigration policy and suggests topics for debate. This report gives students and professors the tools to have informed discussions about the benefits and detriments of American immigration policy.

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January 05, 2021


** The 2020 Election ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Peter W. Wood

The 2020 election was as contentious as they get. What effect will this extreme partisanship have on the future of higher education? At what point are bipartisan proposals useless—when is a line to be drawn in the sand? Learn NAS's perspective on the in-coming Biden administration.


** Announcements
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** The Story of a Gift ([link removed][UNIQID])
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The NAS is proud to inaugurate the Shaw Legacy Society, a new group made up of those who have opted to make us a part of their own legacy. Click to read more ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

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** Scholars File Amicus Brief in Support of ED Amid Title IX Challenge ([link removed][UNIQID])
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NAS has filed an amicus brief in the Washington, D.C. District Court in support of the Department of Education and its new Title IX regulations put into effect on August 14, 2020.

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** CAS Opposes California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum ([link removed][UNIQID])
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The California Association of Scholars, a state affiliate of the NAS, is hosting a webinar discussion on Sunday, January 17 about the state’s proposed Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum. The event will feature five speakers, including Grace Li, co-founder of Californians for Equal Rights.

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** Hertog Summer 2021 Fellowships Applications Open Soon ([link removed][UNIQID])
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The Hertog Foundation is now seeking nominations for its Summer 2021 fellowships. Later this month, it will open applications for both virtual and in-person fellowships, including its Political Studies Program ([link removed][UNIQID]) . Applications for the War Studies Program ([link removed][UNIQID]) are already open. To nominate a student, click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

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** In Memoriam: John E.D. Irving, Jr. 1948-2020 ([link removed][UNIQID])
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The National Association of Scholars mourns the passing of John Irving, who died on December 13 in Princeton. John worked for NAS between 1993-2013, and for many years served as managing editor of Academic Questions.

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** Government Education Jobs ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Every month the National Association of Scholars will post a list of U.S. Government jobs pertaining to the education sector. Click here to access our excel spreadsheet of current job opportunities ([link removed][UNIQID]) . (Updated January 5, 2020).


** Media
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** Freedom to Learn: A Blueprint for Higher Ed Reform ([link removed][UNIQID])
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American higher education is in dire need of reform. But where should we start, and what specific changes are needed? Read the policy recommendations and watch our launch event ([link removed][UNIQID]) to find out.

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** American Dreams: Debating Immigration & Border Security Policy on Campus ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Video from the launch of Rebalancing the Narrative. This report explains why debating immigration policy on campus today is impossible and advocates for a path to restore healthy discourse.


** Member Publications
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** Roland Alum
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"¿Absolverá la Historia a Estrada Palma? ([link removed][UNIQID]) " [Will History Absolve Estrada Palma?]
La Ilustración Liberal. [The Liberal Illustration] (Madrid); No.82-83, Summ./2020.


** Darío Fernández-Morera
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"The forgotten history of Christian slavery under Islam ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
The Catholic World Report. December 16, 2020.


** Bruce Gilley
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"After The Anti-Racist Struggle At Trinity College – The Wokeness Crown ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
The Postil. January 01, 2021.


** Robert Maranto
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"Why Republicans Distrust the Media ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
National Review. January 14, 2021.

"Joseph Epstein Is Right about the ‘Dr.’ Problem ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
National Review. December 17, 2020.

"OPINION: Poorly Educated: How public schools gave us Donald Trump and the 1619 Project ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. December 15, 2020.


** Michael J. Pearce
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"To De-Politicize Art Schools, Students Need to Fight Back ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. December 16, 2020.


** Rich Vedder
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"Migrants Flee States With Highly Educated People: Why? ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
Forbes. January 11, 2021.

"Betsy DeVos’s Higher Ed Legacy ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
Forbes. January 07, 2021.

"The Shark Tank Approach To Financing A College Education ([link removed][UNIQID]) "
Forbes. January 04, 2021.

NAS members, we'd like to feature your work in this space. By featuring members' books and articles, we can recognize your good work and help members with similar research interests find one another. Let us know about your recent publications by emailing [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Member%20Publication) .

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