Education
How Black male college athletes deal with anti‑Black stereotypes on campus
Black male athletes at Division I schools say they alter their speech, dress and other behaviors to gain acceptance in mostly white academic and athletic settings.
Students with disabilities often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports
Although disabled students are supposed to have equal access to school sports, questions remain about whether they participate at the same rate as their nondisabled peers.
Student‑athletes find more power in the changing legal landscape of college sports
The ability to make money through endorsements is complicating the world of college sports. Do athletes have too much power?
High school sports are losing athletes to private clubs, but schools can keep them by focusing on character development
More student-athletes are opting to play sports for private clubs rather than their varsity high school teams. To retain more athletes, schools should focus less on competition.
NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports
After a lengthy litigation process, the NCAA will provide US$2.8 billion in back pay, while allowing schools to directly pay athletes for the first time.
AI is taking hold in K‑12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
Leading thinkers in the field are seeking a more nuanced understanding of how best to use AI to shape the future of education.
Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning
Understanding the nuances of what mindfulness can look like in a classroom can help educators, parents and policymakers decide whether it belongs in their schools.
Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach
Reading achievement has been stagnant in the US for decades, raising questions about what other methods might work to help kids learn to read.
Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke‑proof’ the classroom. It was short‑lived, but could still leave a mark
Oklahoma announced in October 2025 it would no longer assess out-of-state teachers with a controversial test developed by a conservative media company.
America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
With teacher shortages mounting and housing costs soaring, school districts from California to Ohio are experimenting with a new solution: building homes for educators on school-owned land.