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Education Archive

Archives for December 2015

Politics
Our 25 most social stories of 2015Our 25 most social stories of 2015
Politics

You “liked” these stories a lot. Now like them in aggregate!

By Matthew Yglesias
Education
The debate moderators missed the opportunity to ask about a real Democratic divideThe debate moderators missed the opportunity to ask about a real Democratic divide
Education

“Do you trust states to make the right decisions on education?”

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ argument about college costs, explainedHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ argument about college costs, explained
Politics

The debate about whether making tuition free is really progressive.

By Libby Nelson
Education
When a school assigned homework on Islam, it drew so many threats the district shut downWhen a school assigned homework on Islam, it drew so many threats the district shut down
Education

One parent argued that the teacher “gave up the Lord’s time and gave to Mohammed.”

By Libby Nelson
Education
Why a Christian college could fire a professor for expressing solidarity with MuslimsWhy a Christian college could fire a professor for expressing solidarity with Muslims
Education
Los Angeles school closures and bomb threat: what we knowLos Angeles school closures and bomb threat: what we know
Education

More than 900 schools closed abruptly after a bomb threat.

By Libby Nelson
Science
Science and math PhDs earn about $65,000 — more than double what arts majors doScience and math PhDs earn about $65,000 — more than double what arts majors do
Science

The journal Science published a study that examines the fate awaiting doctoral students in the United States — and the outcomes varied a lot.

By Julia Belluz
Education
How schools will be different without No Child Left BehindHow schools will be different without No Child Left Behind
Education

With a big new federal education law in effect, George W. Bush’s education law is gone.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Chief Justice Roberts asked why diversity matters in a physics class. Here’s an answer.Chief Justice Roberts asked why diversity matters in a physics class. Here’s an answer.
Politics

Leading scientists say more diversity is crucial to increasing the number of minorities in math and science professions.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Why Justice Scalia thinks affirmative action hurts black students, and why he’s wrongWhy Justice Scalia thinks affirmative action hurts black students, and why he’s wrong
Politics

The “mismatch” theory is popular among conservatives — but there’s little evidence behind it.

By Libby Nelson
Video
Re-reading is inefficient. Here are 5 tips for studying smarter.Re-reading is inefficient. Here are 5 tips for studying smarter.
Play
Video

Ask yourself question and draw diagrams to make information stick.

By Liz Scheltens and Joe Posner
Politics
Fisher v. Texas, the Supreme Court’s big affirmative action case, explainedFisher v. Texas, the Supreme Court’s big affirmative action case, explained
Politics

The Court just heard the case for the second time.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Congress is getting rid of No Child Left Behind. Here’s what will replace it.Congress is getting rid of No Child Left Behind. Here’s what will replace it.
Politics

The first major education law in 14 years would roll back the power of the federal government.

By Libby Nelson
Education
Why a new ranking says the University of Colorado Denver is the best college in the USWhy a new ranking says the University of Colorado Denver is the best college in the US
Education

Its students earn better-than-expected salaries.

By Libby Nelson
Education
Why a major education bill in Congress calls for a pardon for a long-dead boxerWhy a major education bill in Congress calls for a pardon for a long-dead boxer
Education

Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion of the world, was the victim of a racist conviction for a consensual interracial relationship.

By Libby Nelson