A Reservation, Restored
The young leaders of Pine Ridge Reservation are confronting generational poverty, trauma, and cultural disconnection and using educational attainment as key to reclaiming Native identity and culture.
Education
The Complicated History of Affirmative Action: A Primer
7 stories that look at the policy’s complex past
Why the Justice Department Is Targeting Affirmative Action
Jeff Sessions follows in the risky footsteps of George W. Bush’s Justice Department.
Japan Might Be What Equality in Education Looks Like
The country’s government makes sure areas with low income levels and property values get good teachers too.
The Real Legacy of Crazy Horse
The Oglala Sioux leader prophesied an economic, spiritual, and social renaissance among Native American youth. Now the Seventh Generation is here—and they’re determined to live up to the legend.
The Unexpected Value of the Liberal Arts
First-generation students are finding personal and professional fulfillment in the humanities and social sciences.
When Mentorship Goes Off Track
A psychology professor at the U.S. Naval Academy on why professional guidance doesn’t always work out as planned
The Field Where Men Still Call the Shots
The lack of female coaches in youth sports can make lasting impressions on boys and girls.
Why the Myth of Meritocracy Hurts Kids of Color
A new study finds that believing society is fair can lead disadvantaged adolescents to act out and engage in risky behavior.
This Is the Way the College ‘Bubble’ Ends
Not with a pop, but a hiss