Academe Today: The Quiet Crisis of Parents on the Tenure Track

50 Georgia professors defy rules and require masks; College Board plans shorter CSS Profile that's free to needy; quizzes build community; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. THE REVIEW [The Quiet Crisis of Parents on the Tenure Track]( By Maggie Doherty [STORY IMAGE]( Parenthood can be punishing for academics. Too often, colleges fail them. ADVERTISEMENT TELL US [What Do You Struggle With as an Academic Parent?]( We want to hear from academic parents. What have been your experiences with parenting while teaching at a college? Did your institution support you? Or did you get general indifference? Fill out this brief form, and your answer may be featured in a future article. 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