John Agresto: “The Death of Learning”
ACTA’s president Michael Poliakoff interviews John Agresto, author of The Death of Learning, published last year by Encounter Press. Agresto is a graduate of...
Students, alumni, faculty, and administrators from Patrick Henry College, with a model “A”-grade core curriculum in ACTA’s What Will They Learn?® initiative, explain the value of their academic experience. What they’ve found: the core immerses students and faculty in a centuries-long dialogue of the ideas and traditions at the foundation of this nation; students’ formation from the core has prepared them to launch into any career; employers notice how well-prepared alumni are; what matters isn’t an institution’s looks or wealth, but the richness of the education it provides!
Press ReleasesGeneral Education
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The latest edition of a rating released annually by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) called What Will They Learn? shows that schools in Virginia and Maryland vary widely in what they expect their students to study before they graduate. What Will They Learn? evaluates over 1,100 colleges and universities and awards […]
Launched in 1995, we are the only organization that works with alumni, donors, trustees, and education leaders across the United States to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, safeguard the free exchange of ideas on campus, and ensure that the next generation receives an intellectually rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
Discover MoreSign up to receive updates on the most pressing issues facing our college campuses.