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Only 50% of social science research can be replicated, study finds
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (562+ words) A man conducts research in a library; Cottonbro/Pexels A new study adds further criticism to the "replication crisis" in scientific research. Researchers from a variety of universities looked at "164 quantitative papers published from 2009 to 2018 in 54 journals in the social…...
Makes history and civics great again: Conservatives praise new Iowa law mandating U. S. history, government classes
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (434+ words) A student in front of an American flag / SHBB Studios, Shutterstock A new Iowa law that requires students at public universities to take an American history class and a U. S. government class to graduate is being championed as a way to…...
U. Florida students flock to new "philosophy, politics, economics, and law" major
4+ week, 2+ day ago (615+ words) Students attend an event at the Hamilton School; Hamilton School/Facebook Hamilton School to roll out new degree in "war, statecraft, and strategy" A classical-based school within the University of Florida recently graduated its first three students " and the pipeline…...
Iowa House passes bill mandating American government, history courses at public colleges
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) CAPTION & CREDIT: Iowa State University campus; EQ Roy/Shutterstock The Iowa state House recently passed a bill mandating that the state's public universities add two introductory civics courses " one on American government and the other on American history. It has…...
Florida State U. launches "Civics and Liberty" degree to create "ethically grounded leaders"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (559+ words) The seal of Florida State University; Florida State University/You Tube Florida State University launched a new undergraduate degree in Civics and Liberty Studies to create "ethically grounded civic leaders" beginning in fall 2026." Ryan Owens, director of the Institute for…...
Sociology no longer required for graduation at Florida's public universities
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) A sign on the University of Florida campus; Katherine Welles/Shutterstock Sociology is "social and political advocacy," chancellor says Students at all 12 public universities in Florida will no longer be required to take an introductory sociology class to graduate beginning…...
Alaska school district disclaimer on Declaration of Independence, Constitution: We "do not endorse these materials
7+ mon, 20+ hour ago (275+ words) 'Disclaimer' added to U. S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence in Anchorage SD; Libs of Tik Tok/X State attorney general says situation is "deeply concerning" The largest school district in Alaska is facing controversy after the recent revelation it had added a…...
Only 14 states require colleges to teach students about civics: report
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (822+ words) CAPTION & CREDIT: The Preamble to the U. S. Constitution; J. Helgason/Shutterstock Only 14 states require civics courses to be included in college general education programs, according to a new report by the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal released Monday." The report, "50-State…...
Only 13 states require colleges to teach students about civics: report
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (799+ words) CAPTION & CREDIT: The Preamble to the U. S. Constitution; J. Helgason/Shutterstock Only 13 states require civics courses to be included in college general education programs, according to a new report by the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal released Monday." The report, "50-State…...
Beware of educators who say we have to teach about America's flaws
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (557+ words) OPINION: Because that's pretty much ALL they do nowadays " "I love America. I love it for what it is. But I don't always love what it does. My love for my country is not based on circumstance or performance. It…...