Textbooks in the digital world
Textbooks were once a major piece of educational infrastructure. But as digital content expands, a new kind of 'textbook'…
June 25, 2017
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Education
30 years after Edwards v. Aguillard: Why creationism lingers in public schools
Thirty years after the Supreme Court ruled that creationism cannot be required in schools, 'creation science' is…
June 23, 2017
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Drew Faust and old, white men: The changing role of university presidents
Most university presidents in the US are still white, male and over the age of 60. But as they retire, is there an opportunity…
June 21, 2017
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Challenging the status quo in mathematics: Teaching for understanding
Math instruction is stuck in the last century. How can we change teaching methods to move past rote memorization and help…
June 21, 2017
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The Fresh Air Fund's complicated racial record
Many urban children who took part in a program that was supposed to enrich their lives dealt with racism instead. Why can't…
June 15, 2017
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How a journalism class is teaching middle schoolers to fight fake news
Students in high school now will be eligible to vote during the 2020 election cycle. How can we prepare them to become informed…
June 15, 2017
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Dear students, what you post can wreck your life
To post or not to post? Colleges and employers are increasingly checking social media to get a sense of their candidates.…
June 14, 2017
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, find me a school: College admissions in China
Every year, 9 million students in China compete for just 6 million college admission spots. The systems that match students…
June 13, 2017
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The rise – and possible fall – of the graphing calculator
Teachers are starting to ditch graphing calculators for math apps. Was the expensive tech ever worth it – or is it just…
June 13, 2017
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Can people 'like me' go to college? Inequality and dreams of higher ed
While most Americans do aspire to higher education, college is not a reality for many. But why is the gap between hopes…
June 12, 2017
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Why schools still can't put segregation behind them
A mostly white community in Alabama is being allowed to secede from its mostly black school district. Parents are claiming…
June 6, 2017
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The decline in foreign students hurts America's future
International student integration can (and should) be fostered on college campuses for the sake of national security and…
June 5, 2017
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What Trump’s education budget could mean for students in poverty
Many of the programs being cut in the Trump-DeVos education budget serve low-income families -- families that aren't…
June 1, 2017
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How math education can catch up to the 21st century
By embracing a style beyond the typical classroom lecture, math education can serve all of our students better.
June 1, 2017
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How Trump's harsh education cuts undermine his economic growth goals
The Trump administration's cuts to social programs like career and technical education would deal a blow to its efforts…
May 30, 2017
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How families with 2 dads raise their kids
Research reveals few differences between the parenting of gay men and their straight peers. But it looks like gay fathers…
May 30, 2017
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The US and Mexico: Education and understanding
Despite hard work by both governments to overcome mistrust, more is needed to build mutual understanding between Americans…
May 29, 2017
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Helping military service members complete college
Every year, thousands of active military and veterans enroll as undergrads, but only half leave with a degree. What cheap…
May 23, 2017
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Trump budget would abandon public education for private choice
The Trump administration's new education budget cuts money from traditional schools and funnels it toward school choice.…
May 23, 2017
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Yale grad students' hunger strike can't turn the tide for labor
Graduate students are on hunger strike, demanding that Yale negotiate with their newly elected union. But Trump appointees…
May 19, 2017
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