Donald Trump and the Future of Education
The president-elect supports school vouchers and scaling back the government’s role in student lending.
Equipping Grandmas With Childcare Credentials
In one state, a program is streamlining the underground network of early-education providers.
Ignorance Does Not Lead to Election Bliss
Perhaps the country’s political state owes itself to the failures of its education system.
The Refugee Elected President
In Charlottesville, Virginia, one class president’s journey through American public education exemplifies a national debate.
The Burden of Being a Black Teacher
Many African American educators say they don’t feel respected or empowered at their schools.
College Applications and Election Fatigue: This Week in Education Writing
Seven days of stories about school.
A Lesson in Democracy for 9-Year-Olds
It’s John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson on the third-grade campaign trail. Who will win the election of 1800?
The Ignored Science That Could Help Close the Achievement Gap
There’s a body of research on cognitive reading processes, so why isn’t it being utilized?
Crossing the Border for School
Some children commute from Mexico to the U.S. on a daily basis, a process that Donald Trump’s candidacy complicates.
The Preschooler's Empathy Void
A new study explores how children develop a preference for equality and fairness—research that seems relevant as America prepares to elect its next president.
The Colleges Are Watching
With access to predictive analytics and more data than ever before, how can universities avoid invading students’ privacy while promoting academic success?
Why Do Colleges Have So Much Art?
Campus museums are home to prodigious exhibits and installations that blur the line between academics and civics.
Is Attending the ‘Best’ High School Academically Irrelevant?
A new study shows that the competition to get into selective-enrollment schools may not be worth it.
Trump-Supporting Republicans Face a Backlash on College Campuses
Tensions between liberal and conservative students have escalated as a result of the election.
The Need to Validate Vocational Interests
Assuming college is always the best option turns career-minded students away from true learning.
Erasing Indigenous Heritage
Portraits and interviews with native Canadians abused within the government’s Indian Residential School system
Why the Mountain West Is Still Holding Out on Pre-K
The region's individualist ethos and unique demographic breakdown have resulted in a lack of early-education investment.
The Problem With How Higher Education Treats Diversity
What is lost when disadvantaged students are forced to commodify their backgrounds for the sake of college admissions?
Jill Biden's Push to Make Community College Free
The second lady has made expanding access to higher education a priority in recent years.
Light Research Hasn't Slowed Pre-K Expansion
In a rush to adopt popular early-education programs, policymakers have not always evaluated what actually works for children.