At highly selective colleges, the quotas are implicit, but very real. So are the psychological consequences. At Northwestern, Asian-American students tell me that they feel ashamed of their identity — that they feel viewed as a faceless bunch of geeks and virtuosos. When they succeed, their peers chalk it up to “being Asian.” They are too smart and hard-working for their own good. · https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/opinion/asians-too-smart-for-their-own-good.html?_r=0

There is a widespread belief among teachers that digital technology is hampering students’ attention spans and ability to persevere, according to two surveys. · https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/education/technology-is-changing-how-students-learn-teachers-say.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

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As college loses its postwar role as a social and economic equalizer, the political implications are profound. · http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/12/the-reproduction-of-privilege/

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