Why the US doesn’t understand Chinese thought – and must
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Race, cyberbullying and intimate partner violence
A recent Pew survey reported that young African-Americans are more likely to be both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying. Why?
How daughters can repair a damaged relationship with their divorced dad
Daughters across the US feel like their relationship with their father was damaged by their parents' divorce. Here are steps daughters can take to repair that relationship.
The Supreme Court, religion and the future of school choice
The Trinity Lutheran case signals the Supreme Court's willingness to interpret separation of church and state as religious discrimination. What will this mean for the future of vouchers and school choice?
Students’ test scores tell us more about the community they live in than what they know
Standardized test scores drive many of our decisions about students, teachers and school districts. But research shows that the results are highly predictable, in a bad way.
‘Screen time’ is about more than setting limits
For decades, parents have fretted over 'screen time,' limiting the hours their children spend looking at a screen. But as times change, so does media... and how parents should (or shouldn't) regulate it.
From public good to personal pursuit: Historical roots of the student debt crisis
About 44 million Americans are still paying off student loan debt. But it didn't always used to be this way. As the perceived purpose of a college education changed, so too did the way we pay for it.
New legislation may make free speech on campus less free
New laws pending in Wisconsin and North Carolina would require public universities to punish students who disrupt campus speakers. But these laws would do more to hinder free speech than protect it.
Elite public schools that rely on entry exams fail the diversity test
Elite exam schools are some of the least diverse public schools in the US. Here's how colleges like Harvard could teach high schools like Stuyvesant to improve their admissions process.
Textbooks in the digital world
Textbooks were once a major piece of educational infrastructure. But as digital content expands, a new kind of 'textbook' is improving the quality of K-12 instruction.
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 still taught in some schools. What are the implications for climate education?
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 to reshape college leadership and, with it, higher education itself?
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 students develop a more meaningful understanding – and be better at math?
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 this cultural exchange become a two-way street?
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 citizens in an era of misinformation, where anyone can publish anything?
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. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) post in order to secure your future.
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 with schools are being overhauled. But will that improve outcomes?
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 holding students back?
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 and reality larger for some? And how can we strive for equity?
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 school quality is at stake, but is it really just segregation in disguise?
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 professional readiness.
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 likely to benefit from the budget's reallocation of funds toward school choice.
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.
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 to boost economic growth.
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 could be more apt to volunteer at their children's schools.