In the name of a great educational philosopher, a new wave of school reformers is decrying American classroom, and calling for radical change. (Editor)

Describes Sir Eric Ashby, a British higher education administrator and philosopher whose work and ideas have had profound influence on the United States as well as Britain. (HS)

A flow of scientists, artists, filmmakers, poets, historians, novelists, and philosophers driven into exile by Hitler were destined to change the tone of American culture. Some of the most productive work was done in academic settings specifically set up for refugee scholars. (MLW)