The Problem of School Discipline in the Twenties
Teachers, especially women, faced social pressure in both directions when it came to school discipline in the 1920s.
The Value of Using Harry Potter to Teach Politics
A political scientist argues that Harry Potter can be used to teach students about politics, institutional behavior, globalization, and identity.
Should Cell Phones Be Used in the Classroom?
When schools welcome the use of cell phones and other technologies in the classroom.
Teaching Kids Their Place
A historical survey of early 20th century teaching finds students being taught their place in the socioeconomic system.
White Teachers, Black Students
Perception of black students by their white teachers may be racially biased.
Teaching White Kids Anti-Racism
Teachers can take a step toward helping white kids overcome racial prejudice simply by addressing historical examples of racism.
Teaching Facts and Values in Public Schools
For most of the country's history, teaching "moral facts" was the main duty of the public schools.
Patriotism and History Class
The question of what, exactly, history class is for and what that has to do with patriotism goes back more than a century.
Democracy vs. Scientists: The Case of Evolution in Schools
Scientific expertise sometimes clashes with policy-making when it comes to teaching evolution in schools