How YA Literature Pushes the Boundaries of Diverse Storytelling
Jenny Han, Angie Thomas, and Becky Albertalli are the publishing industry’s “breakout stars” this year. All three of their books were adapted... Read More
How Colleges Support Their Diverse Student Bodies
Diversity is more than putting people of different backgrounds in the same room. As the American Council on Education argues, diversity is... Read More
Degrees in Humanities Provide Essential Skills
Associate degrees in the liberal arts are up—good news for employers who have noticed a lack of soft skills in recent graduates.
160,000 Students Sue Education Secretary
Students are outraged that they have not been given decisions on their federal loan relief after being scammed by for-profit colleges.
Support Your Local Library Today: Advocacy Tips for Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages
“Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card.” —Arthur the Aardvark If you are reading this article, you are literate—a... Read More
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.