In Defense of Introverted Children
As the mother of an introverted child, I felt unnerved by the reactions of adults around me to my daughter’s quietness.
Games of Artificial Intelligence
Chess and artificial intelligence have been matched almost since the beginning of AI research, but now there's a new game in town.
Everyone’s a Curator
Should the term curator be used broadly or narrowly? Can it cover professional museum curators as well as Pinterest boards?
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.