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The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The First-Generation College Student Modifying the Memories of Humans
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Former Community College Student Teaching English to Children Everywhere
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Non-Profit Founder Encouraging Disadvantaged Kids to Embrace Their Past
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Non-Academic Generalist Pushing for a Higher Standard of Policy Analysis
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Going to the Principal’s Office, in Black or White
Teachers react differently to misbehavior based on their students' race, according to a new study.
Sexual Abuse Prevention Lessons for Kids Aren’t Traumatizing—They’re Helpful
Research shows the lessons likely help and don't hurt, yet fewer American schools use them now than they did in the 1990s.
How Affluent Private Universities Act as Tax Shelters for the Rich
There's a reason some of the richest institutions in the world are so frequently borrowing money instead of spending from their huge endowments.
Fluent in Computer
Many states are considering proposals that would allow students to fill foreign language requirements with computer programming classes. But do the disciplines really confer the same advantages?