Johnny can't read — even in college. I lead a university and it's terrifying |
Harvard alumnus Shabbos Kestenbaum discusses the school’s DEI policies after a professor resigned citing an anti-white, anti-Western culture on ‘Fox & Friends.’
A stunning report revealed that many university professors now find themselves teaching students who struggle to read, not just to interpret literature or write essays, but to understand basic text on a page. According to Fortune, a growing number of Gen Z students enter college unable to "read effectively," forcing professors to break down even simple passages line by line.
That trend should alarm every parent, employer and policymaker in this country. It is not just an academic concern. It is a cultural crisis.
At its core, education is the cultivation of the mind. It is the ability to grapple with ideas, wrestle with complexity and communicate meaningfully with others. Those are not optional extras. They are essential for success in the workplace, in civil society and in a free nation.
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As university leaders, we cannot simply diagnose the problem. We must also take responsibility for the role higher education has played in lowering........