How Orwellian Is “Student Conduct Software”?

by James A. BaconMore than 1,300 educational institutions across the country use software developed by Charlottesville-based Maxient, which bills itself as the “industry leader” and “most trusted provider for incident reporting and behavior records...

Free Speech and Open Inquiry Are “Non-Negotiable”

by James A. BaconGovernor Glenn Youngkin made a national name for himself by standing up for parents’ rights in public education. His administration has engaged in bruising battles over transgender policy, critical race theory, and educational standards in K-12...

Alumni Rising

This eight-minute video produced by the American Association of Trustees and Alumni describes how alumni are becoming an increasingly potential force in higher education today. Your humble executive director is pleased to have been quoted.The main takeaway: The...

George Will to Dissect the Assault on Free Speech

The Jefferson Council invites you to hear George Will April 25th at the University of Virginia. The topic of his address could not be more timely: “The Bad Ideas Fueling Today’s Attack on The Best Idea — Free Speech.”Will began writing national syndicated columns in...

Douglas Murray’s “Notes on the State of Virginia”

The University of Virginia was the first stop for Douglas Murray, author of “The War on the West,” in a multi-campus speaking tour last month. He was accompanied by Marion Smith, president of the Common Sense Society, the lead organizer of the tour. (The...