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The Value of Language Study

President Trump’s proposal to defund the National Endowment for the Humanities is not the only threat facing the humanities. His administration has...

To Be a Better Scientist, Write a Poem

Another reason to support funding for the NEA and NEH: participating in the arts, from music to painting and literature, inspires scientific innovation.

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Academic Lingo Creates a Barrier for Students

Many students are frustrated with the dense jargon on college documents and forms. How can schools make their language more accessible?

Teachers Prepare to Protest Charter Schools Again

For the second time this year, West Virginia teachers protest bills which allow the establishment of charter schools in their state.

Can You Teach Philosophy to a Preschooler?

Could teaching 4-year-olds how to discuss ethics help resolve America’s gaping political divide? Some teachers think so.

Can We Better Acknowledge Language Diversity?

A teacher calls for schools to stop standardizing their students’ language and start valuing different language practices.

A Bachelor’s Degree is a Good Financial Investment

A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concludes that getting a degree pays off despite the rising cost of college.