Trump Is Expected to Sign an Order Demanding the Study of Federal Overreach in Education Guidelines
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order today demanding that the Department of Education study…
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The Prevalence of Hook-Up Culture on College Campuses Is Completely Exaggerated
Elif Batuman’s new novel, The Idiot, centers on two undergraduate lovers who, for all their mutual affection, cannot…
Could Lower LSAT Scores Be a Good Thing for the Legal Profession?
I’ve written dozens of letters of recommendation for law school applicants over the years, but two stand out.…
What Should You Do When Your Favorite Celebrity Gets Autism Wrong?
Talking (and tweeting) with Kim Rhodes and William Shatner about learning to be an autism ally. By David…
Department of Education to Investigate Alleged Discrimination in Richmond Schools
The Department of Education will investigate whether public schools in Richmond, Virginia, discriminate against black and disabled students,…
Factoring Public Schools Into the Calculus of City Budgeting
Classrooms, in particular, offer youth, who are normally restricted from political engagement, the chance to take a more…
Chicago Has a Controversial Plan to Prepare Students for Life After High School
Will requiring high school students to make post-graduation planshelp or hurt their futures?
The Lifelong Effects of Music and Arts Classes
Music teachers have it tough. Hours are long, pay isn’t great, and many live with the knowledge that…
It’s Important for Us to Be Critical of STEM Education Efforts
We need to confront the ways in which classroom cultures are shaped to systematically exclude marginalized students.
Trump’s Proposed Funding Cuts May Reduce On-Campus Research
The Trump administration wants to trim the federal budget by cutting back on reimbursements to universities and research…