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Why Banning Laura Kipnis Would Betray Wellesley's Academic Mission
Six professors at the college insist that campus speakers like the feminist intellectual will cause students “damage” or “injury.”
How a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Special Education
Advocates for students with disabilities argue the decision could help millions of children.
Examining Poor School Performance in the U.S.
International students are critical of American education. Brookings explains why.
Boston Puts a Better Map in the Classroom
The old Mercator world map, riddled with inaccuracies, has been replaced with a less Eurocentric version.
Do After-School Programs Positively Change Children?
Proponents of President Trump’s budget say no. Their evidence may be faulty.
Measuring College (Un)affordability
As many as 95 percent of schools are out of reach for low-income students.
Do Private-School Vouchers Promote Segregation?
A new report from the Century Foundation evaluates the claim.
Do Healthy Lunches Improve Student Test Scores?
A new study identifies a link between food quality and achievement.
How Universal Child Care Affects Boys vs. Girls
A case study from Quebec reveals surprising differences in how children—and their parents—respond to subsidized care.