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Can—and Should—Colleges Educate the Whole Person?

Inside Higher Ed

When applied to education, this principle seeks to promote the personal development of the whole person, mentally, but also physically, ethically and, yes, spiritually. I find this idea of educating the whole person inspiring. Personal development is too central to a college education to be ignored.

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The Epic, Must-Read Coverage in New York Magazine (Derek Newton)

Higher Education Inquirer

Consider this: Lee explained to me that by showing the world AI could be used to cheat during a remote job interview, he had pushed the tech industry to evolve the same way AI was forcing higher education to evolve. The philosophy examines the influence of social and political forces on learning and classroom dynamics.

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Celebrating Black History: Now is the Time for Courageous Conversations and Bold Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ironically, according to an analysis by Education Week , since January 2021, 44 states have introduced bills or taken steps that would restrict teaching critical race theory or limit how teachers can discuss racism and sexism. Needless to say, this philosophy of education is just as relevant today as it was more than 50 ago.

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