New York City's History of Revolt
In his new book Don Mitchell, an emeritus professor of geography at Syracuse University, uses a unique lens to chronicle New York City through the centuries: its protests.
Mimi Kirk
Mimi Kirk is a contributing writer to CityLab covering education, youth, and aging. Her writing has also appeared in the Washington Post, Foreign Policy, and Smithsonian.
How One Los Angeles Community Is Combating Oil Pollution With Green Spaces
For generations, oil refineries brought jobs—and pollution—to the residents of Wilmington. Can a new generation of youthful activists make it a healthier place to grow up?
Assessing the Risks of Arming Teachers
As the Trump administration and NRA continue to push the idea of arming teachers, what are the actual statistics around putting more guns in schools?
The Demographics of Childhood Trauma
A new study assesses the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences in America by state, race or ethnicity, and income level.
Putting White Parents on the Frontlines of School Integration
A conversation with Integrated Schools founder Courtney Everts Mykytyn about why parents trump policy when it comes to putting integration into practice.
The Beleaguered State of Inner-City Schools
Poorly built schools have detrimental effects on the students who attend them, but no easy solution is in sight.
Can We Repurpose More Old Mental Hospitals?
The stigma attached to "insane asylums" can be hard to shake, but destroying the structures can mean erasing important parts of our history.
A Billion-Dollar Company Wants to Turn Kindergartners Into Entrepreneurs
WeWork is launching a new private elementary school, called WeGrow, that will teach students how to start their own for-profit businesses.
How Childhood Trauma Adversely Affects Decision-Making
New research shows that those who suffered significant trauma at a young age are unable to correctly consider risk as adults.
Educators In Charlottesville Mix Coursework With Civic Engagement to Confront Recent Violence
With a new school year underway in Charlottesville, here's how teachers are addressing the recent violence.
What Tokyo Can Teach Us About Designing a City for Mental Health
A new report assesses how Tokyo's infrastructure affects residents' emotional well-being, offering lessons for other cities.