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?
Education
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.