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Americans want colleges to teach students how to think, not what to think, new Vanderbilt poll finds
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November 19, 2025
A new Vanderbilt Unity Poll finds most Americans want colleges to teach critical thinking rather than political views. However, they remain divided over what subjects belong in the curriculum and whether college is worth the cost.
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