Ivy League Scholars Urge Students: 'Think for Yourself'
As the fall semester begins, 15 professors from Yale, Princeton, and Harvard have published a letter of advice for the class of 2021.
Education
What the Public Wants From Schools
An annual poll on national perceptions of education reveals an emphasis on services beyond traditional learning, such as mental-health support and career education.
What Trump's Generation Learned About the Civil War
History textbooks used in New York City during the president’s childhood called the Klan “patriotic,” and downplayed the role of slavery in “the War Between the States.”
Imagining a Better Democratic Populism
Instead of offering free college tuition, liberals might try valuing and reinvesting in other paths to success and prosperity.
The Urban-School Stigma
Influenced by biases against urban education, parents are moving away from city schools and contributing to segregation in the process.
Why School Still Starts After Labor Day in Michigan
The calendar is designed to bolster the economy—but some worry it hurts kids.
How Student Internships Saved a Chicago School
Once on the verge of closing, Chicago Technology Academy has turned itself around with a “real-world” educational initiative.
UVA's Troubling Past
As college students return to Charlottesville after violent clashes there earlier this month, the university community wrestles with the legacies of the school’s founder and history with slavery.
Coaching Players for Life
University of Michigan's John Beilein reflects on 40 years of mentoring young athletes.
Why Universities Are Phasing Out Luxury Dorms
In recent decades higher-education institutions have tried to lure students with extravagant amenities, but some are finding that these attempts can actually threaten enrollment and retention.