Commentary As the old saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Poor grammar notwithstanding, this is in fact very good advice. You shouldn’t take apart your car’s engine, for example, when things are running smoothly. It’s a surefire way to create problems where none had previously existed. Too bad the administrators and trustees…
With Schools Ditching Merit for Diversity, Families of High Achievers Head for the Door
January 5, 2023
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Alex Shilkrut has deep roots in Manhattan, where he has lived for 16 years, works as a physician, and sends his daughter to a public elementary school for gifted students in coveted District 2. It’s a good life. But Shilkrut regretfully says he may leave the city, as well as a job he likes in…
Preserving the American Dream
Commentary The Declaration of Independence teaches that America was founded as a meritocratic nation, a nation where people succeed based on merit, individual talent, and hard work. How does the Declaration do this? Its assertion that “all men are created equal” means that all Americans are equal in their ability to chart a path for…
The Impact of Dropping SAT on California’s Top Public Universities | Ward Connerly
A lawsuit filed against the UC system in 2019 resulted in the university dropping its standardized testing requirements for admission. This is supposedly to help minorities and low-income families who seem to be at a disadvantage. But are we sacrificing educational merit in the name of diversity? My guest is Ward Connerly, former University of…
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