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Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids
Kids have a lot to say. Sometimes they just need a little help to feel confident speaking up.
Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech
A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.
More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition
It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.
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.