The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

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Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.

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We deserve an A-minus for effort.

The decline of civic education hit bottom about a decade ago and is at last on the rebound. This fact brings me hope.