Be Radically Practical

There’s an assumption that practical and radical are on opposite ends of the spectrum.  Sometimes, the reverse is true.  The most practical things can be the most radical. Radical means outside the status quo; something not often done or considered; something beyond the social mores and institutions of the day.  Practical means something that’s efficient at […]

Praxis in the News

We’ve been popping up in stories about disruptive innovations in education and career preparation. The Daily Caller – As college costs increase, alternatives arise Capitol Confidential – As ‘Higher Education Bubble’ Accelerates, Alternatives Emerge The Freeman – Is There a Viable Alternative to College? MLive – Do cab drivers need college loans? OZY – College Not for You? He […]

You’re Worth More Than College

When I was in college, I couldn’t believe how inefficient the whole thing was. I loved some of my classes, especially philosophy. I loved my job, where I worked around 30 hours a week while taking 15 to 20 credits a semester. The problem was that everything I learned of value I taught myself because […]