Free speech is in the news. Not least because several leading universities have adopted a “model code” to protect it on campus. And then there’s the Israel Folau saga, and debate over whether his Instagram post was free speech, or just hate speech. If the Bible is to be believed, humans have sought knowledge since Eve. They have […] … learn more→
Author Archives: Kevin
Freedom of speech: a history from the forbidden fruit to Facebook
Student loan forgiveness doesn’t punish those who paid their debt or even taxpayers
“Student Loan Forgiveness” is, among many other “free” things, being offered by Democratic Presidential candidate hopefuls. Normally, I’m against free stuff from government, but this particular piece of loot I support, as I’ve mentioned before. Thing is, conservatives are ranting against it. A very popular conservative commentator has a long video on it; his main […] … learn more→
Music engagement and achievement predicts higher grades in math, science and English
What does maturing mean after elementary school? Here’s one thing it shouldn’t mean: dropping music at school. My colleagues and I at the University of British Columbia studied over 110,000 public school students. We learned that students involved in extended music engagement (between grades 8 – 12) do one full year better academically than non-music peers, […] … learn more→
The power of the written word in early education
Brain scans have revealed that reading aloud to young children on a regular basis contributes greatly to growth in the areas of the brain that provide mental pictures and reading comprehension. Although they cannot yet read, children under the age of five are building important skills they will need for their whole lives, and hearing […] … learn more→
Literature: appropriate classics, a challenge for high school students
“Young people today do not read anymore! Punctuated by an embittered sigh, this well-known chorus is often complemented by considerations of the misdeeds of the Internet – without even considering for a second that browsing the Web can mobilize reading skills. These remarks can also be concluded by a questioned question: “But what do their French teachers […] … learn more→
2/3rds of American employees regret their degrees…and that’s the spin!
I’m not a big fan of broadcast news…it’s all a chorus at this point, so I can get the “mainstream” point of view when I’m forced to watch CNN every time I go to an airport, doctor’s office (lots of that for me anymore), or most any place citizens gather and are trapped. Nevertheless, a […] … learn more→
University offers ten separate orientations for Native Americans, black students, others
Asian, Latino students also get specialized programs One of the largest universities in California hosts nearly a dozen alternative orientations for its students, specially tailoring the events to fit numerous ethnicities and demographics, including Asian Pacific, black and Native American individuals The University of California, Berkeley’s website describes the 10 specialized orientations as “additional programming” that students […] … learn more→
Tips to effectively manage an offshore development team
Offshore software development is a trend that is here to stay. It allows companies to outsource development talent rather than rely on in-house programmers for all development tasks. Companies can have an unlimited pool of development talent they can put to use without waiting for the right employee to apply for a position and have […] … learn more→
The pros and cons of Bitcoin
Most people reading this article will have heard of Bitcoin and will be fully aware that it’s the oldest and by far the most popular form of cryptocurrency out there. It is fact that cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity and does offer a viable option to many across the world. Hence the reason we have […] … learn more→
Oxford debases for diversity
In the 20th century, the American “system” of higher education affected how the whole world performed education and research at the highest levels. It’s now the 21st century, and the corrupted American system is spreading that corruption across the planet. How else to explain the following madness: Oxford University promises 25% of places to disadvantaged […] … learn more→
