A little-noticed court ruling represents the biggest setback for opponents of child porn in decades.
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Lucy Wheelock founded the school in 1888 as a commitment to Boston’s low-income immigrant families, launching the kindergarten movement and early childhood education nationally. While our central mission of improving the lives of children and families is still at the core of all we do, Wheelock’s undergraduate and graduate academic offerings have grown dramatically to include a range of innovative arts and sciences majors, as well as outstanding professional preparation in the fields of education, child life, juvenile justice, and social work.
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Stephanie Clifford may be a ‘porn star,’ but her success is hardly typical of the vast majority of performers affected by the seismic changes in the industry.
While parents are growing more concerned about their children’s easy access to porn, they often don’t realize just how ‘hardcore’ and violent it has become and how early their kids are seeing it.
When a child dies from neglect or maltreatment from parents, outraged observers demand at-risk kids be placed in foster care. But the US foster care system can pose risks for children, too.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is replacing No Child Left Behind (NCLB). How much of an improvement is it over the earlier law?
Playboy’s decision to drop nude women from its pages represents just how mainstream hard-core pornography has become.
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The time of transitioning back to school is crucial for both parents and children. Here’s what you can do.
Teacher shortages have become severe, especially in certain parts of America. Here’s a close look at the often unnecessary and expensive teacher preparation programs.
Boston’s bid to host the Olympics in 2024 suffered from misplaced priorities, yet it offered a rare opportunity for large-scale community development.
First-generation college students may suffer from a guilt of abandoning their families. They also carry huge responsibilities and expectations. How can colleges help them be successful?
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Chair of Special Education and Associate Professor, Wheelock College
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Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women's Studies, CEO of Culture Reframed, Wheelock College
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Wheelock College
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Executive Director of the Aspire Institute, Wheelock College
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Associate Professor of Education, Wheelock College
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Instructor, Psychology and Human Development, Wheelock College
