The Girls Who Live in an All-Boys World
Until schools help boys understand personal accountability, they are tacitly endorsing the misogyny that still thrives in some elite classrooms.
Education
Georgetown Prep’s President Defends Its Culture, Without Mentioning Brett Kavanaugh
The Supreme Court nominee was recently accused of committing sexual assault while he was a student at the high school in the 1980s.
George Washington’s Broken Dream of a National University
The founders believed a federal institution focused on civic education could help unite a fractured country.
Why Schools Are Banning Yoga
Mindfulness programs have become popular on K–12 campuses, but in some parts of the country concerns about religious intrusion keep the trend at bay.
The Curse of America’s Illogical School-Day Schedule
It starts too early for teens’ sleep patterns, and ends too early for working parents. Does the country have to be stuck with it?
The Coddling of the American Mind ‘Is Speeding Up’
A conversation with Greg Lukianoff, the co-author of a 2015 Atlantic cover story and new book of the same name, about campus free speech in a tumultuous time
Spelling Bees Are Trendier Than Science Fairs
A new documentary seeks to drum up more mainstream attention for STEM competitions.
What Kids' Backpacks Say About Them
These bags are one of the most constant material items in a kid’s life, and they serve as both status symbols and intimate companions.
Teens Are Protesting In-Class Presentations
Some students say having to speak in front of the class is an unreasonable burden for those with anxiety and are demanding alternative options.
The Moral Catastrophe at Michigan State
A new lawsuit accuses a current MSU trustee of helping the university conceal Larry Nassar’s abuses starting in 1992. And this is just one of the institution’s many recent scandals.