Sesame Street’s Controversial Early Years
Sesame Street's original purpose was to use TV to deliver research-based educational techniques and prepare low-income kids for school.
Why It Matters That Sesame Street’s Newest Resident Has Autism
Julia, a muppet with autism, is part of an effort to be more inclusive of all children, increasing tolerance through representation.
Does the U.S. Need a Department of Education?
The U.S. Department of Education has been controversial since President Jimmy Carter started it in 1979. Now many are wondering if it needs to exist.
What Does Bill Cosby’s Problematic Legacy Mean for Black Colleges?
The Cosbys gave Spelman College, one of America's 107 HBCUs, over $20 million dollars. What does his legacy mean for the future of black colleges?
The High School of the Future (in 1917)
In 1917, a Progressive education reformer surveyed the high school landscape and looked to the future. His grand plans still haven’t come to fruition.
When School Choice Works
Betsy DeVos strongly supports charter schools operating within the public school framework, and vouchers that help students pay private school tuition.
The Historical Need for Black Colleges
Historically black colleges and universities have also been on the forefront of fighting for desegregation.
Wikipedia: Go Forth and Cite!
Remember what it was like to put together a school report with only the encyclopedia volumes you could find ...
Why Grad Students Unionize
The graduate student union movement is a fight by low-paid workers to get more money and better benefits.