Contrary to what some think, the battle against sexism in STEM has not been won, let alone reversed in favor of women.
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Approximately one-third of the students who enroll for Advancement Placement courses end up not taking the test. Should states continue to provide financial incentives for taking AP courses?
Campus police have been in existence for only about 40 years or so. But they are taking on an ever bigger role.
President Obama wants to reopen access to Pell grants to prisoners. Studies show when men and women enroll in college programs, they are less likely to return to prison.
Who doesn’t want their students to be happy? But what contributes to students’ happiness?
Did your child just drop the F-bomb? What can you do?
Separation of disciplines in academia hurts our ability to innovate and solve big problems.
The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 25 on July 26. Some of the changes that it ushered in are reflected every day on our campuses, through technologies that allow people to learn and to work.
On July 26, America celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law and its predecessors changed the lives of those with disabilities. This is Jim’s story.
The beer industry is a fascinating microcosm of the larger landscape of today’s business environment. Students can examine a range of questions facing businesses, through the beer industry.
What can Star Trek teach us about today’s trek of life?
Aren’t there huge health benefits to staying physically active, for adults? Why should it be any different for children?
Universities are places that teach ethics to students. But, on any given day, you can read about several university scandals. Do universities practice what they teach?
Not all Asian-Americans are high-achieving model minorities. What happens when the myth of Asian disadvantage hurts some of the most marginalized students in the US?
Does God exist? Is piety worth it? Can violence be justified? Philosophy can offer a way to engage with these questions on which there are often widely differing beliefs.
The number of libraries is dropping drastically across almost all states. Will a revised No Child Left Behind law make a difference?
An academic asks: whom should we teach? What should we teach? How should we teach?
A recent study concluded that children who watched Sesame Street in the 1970s fared better in school. Why?
For many borrowers — particularly those with advanced degrees — a high debt is far from a crisis.
One of the many striking aspects of slavery was denial of education to slaves. How is this history reflected in today’s school system?
Parents tend to have greater expectations of their firstborns. But, it’s different when the younger sibling is a girl. What impact does it have on their grades?
Could the Abigail Fisher case, which is back before the Supreme Court, further limit the use of race in higher education admissions policies for institutions across the nation?
With one year to effect a turnaround, Sweet Briar College faces considerable challenges. But in this near-death are lessons for many other colleges and universities.
Developing friendships in classrooms is important for kids. How can teachers help?
Why does it take close to nine years for students to complete their PhDs? Are graduate schools preparing students for jobs that don’t even exist?