Why the U.S. Fails at Worker Training
Automation and globalization are making some workers’ skills obsolete. Why can’t the federal government figure out how to successfully prepare Americans for the future?
Will Schools Start Lying About Attendance Rates?
States are planning to use chronic absenteeism to assess performance, but some wonder if incentives will lead administrators to manipulate the data.
Are Humans Actually More 'Human' Than Robots?
Americans are skeptical of automation technologies taking over highly interactive tasks. But perhaps humanity is being hyped up too much—and that could create surprising challenges for job-retention efforts.
Why Are Parents Afraid of Later School Start Times?
A new paper argues that using behavioral economics to ease families’ fear of change could help convince them to switch up their children’s routines.
A Contemporary Artist Is Helping Princeton Confront Its Ugly Past
A new sculpture project thoughtfully grapples with the school’s participation in slavery.
Why Notre Dame Reversed Course on Contraception
The Catholic university is caught between accommodating a diverse community and defending what it sees as religious freedom.
The Challenge of Teaching War to Today's Students
Today’s youth aren’t interested in learning about the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts that have shaped recent history—but an Iraq war veteran-turned-teacher warns that the results of an uninformed generation could be dangerous.
Why Everyone Should Learn About Western Civilization
Students are protesting Reed College’s foundational humanities curriculum. What they may be missing is that core texts are just a starting point.
Attending a School Named After a Confederate General
Students of color are speaking out about the hardship of being enrolled at institutions with titles that honor histories of racial discrimination.
Should Children Form Emotional Bonds With Robots?
For better and worse, toys powered by AI are becoming an intimate part of kids’ lives.
Politicians Aren’t Talking About the Biggest Challenge to the Labor Market
Automation might be the biggest challenge to the future labor market, but policymakers seem to have their sights set elsewhere.
Is Catalonia Using Schools as a Political Weapon?
The complicated question of language and nationalism
The Student Who Wasn't Afraid of Being Sad
Jessica Carlson wasn’t sure what to do with an angry student who dismissed her sunny exterior—but reconnecting years later revealed that they’d each been hiding a similar secret.
The Surprising Revolt at the Most Liberal College in the Country
Activists are disrupting lectures to protest "white supremacy," but many students are taking steps to stop them.
The Educators Helping Students Through Trauma
A comic strip depicts how one New Orleans school’s emphasis on student safety and emotional well-being has helped a 13-year-old navigate a family crisis.
When Will the ‘Harvey Effect’ Reach Academia?
In the hypercompetitive world of higher education, many academics who face sexual harassment remain silent to avoid forfeiting a promotion or research gig.
Do Parents' Views on Gifted Education Vary by Ethnicity?
A recent study found that families of color at a New York City school were less willing than white families to “game” the system by prepping their kids for admissions tests to gifted-and-talented programs.
The Crisis Facing America’s Preschool Teachers
Efforts to fill centers with better qualified early-childhood workers are threatening the jobs of those who can’t afford to get their college degree, and some states are turning to apprenticeships to solve both problems at once.
The Hidden Meaning of Kids' Shapes and Scribbles
Your child’s quirky art isn’t just cute—science suggests that even the most bizarre depictions can have deep creative intention.
How Much Does the Government Really Need to Know About College Students in America?
Some say a new proposal that would allow federal agencies to collect higher-education data will benefit degree-seekers, but critics argue that it’s an infringement on privacy and could put those who are undocumented at risk.