Is Bilingual Education Returning?
The U.S. Department of Education now recognizes biliteracy as a mark of educational excellence, which may mean that bilingual education is coming back.
Recess Matters
As schools cut recess from the curriculum, more and more research suggests that it's a vital part of a child's day.
On Men and Women’s Public Speech
What we call “eloquence” in public speech is, essentially, code for values associated with masculinity.
The Urban-Rural Happiness Gradient
People with higher IQs may be happier in the city; they can adjust to the faster pace and more complex lifestyle there.
Bilinguals Do It Better
Recent research by Katherine Kinzler adds to the plethora of evidence that bilinguals enjoy mental advantages.
The “Model Minority” Myth and the Hidden Discrimination of Asian Americans
Identifying Asian Americans as a "model minority" often erases the continued discrimination faced by Asians in America.
Does More Education Mean Higher Pay?
High school graduation rates sky-rocketed in the 1930s, but as more educated people flooded the job market, pay and opportunities plateaued.
Rethinking College Admissions
It’s news to precisely no one that college admissions still favor the rich. A number of studies in recent years have explored the process.
The Battle Over Sex Ed in Anaheim in the 1960s
The fear of communism seemed inextricably tied to protests over Anaheim's sex ed program in the 1960s.
How Schools Can Better Protect Athletes Suffering From Concussions
An estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions occur in the U.S. annually. Here are some tips schools can use to minimize its impact on students.