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Education Archive

Archives for April 2017

Politics
“Rural America” doesn’t mean “white America” — here’s why that matters“Rural America” doesn’t mean “white America” — here’s why that matters
Politics

What our conversation about “rural America” is missing.

By Sean Illing
Culture
9 questions for Martha Nussbaum9 questions for Martha Nussbaum
Culture

The philosopher on key intellectual influences and the importance of contrary opinions.

By Sean Illing
Technology
Watch this university lecture on calling bullshitWatch this university lecture on calling bullshit
Technology

You don’t have to be enrolled to tune into lectures on spotting bad information such as fake news and shoddy analysis of big data.

By Tess Townsend
Technology
How to be a parent in a digital world and not lose your mindHow to be a parent in a digital world and not lose your mind
Technology

Some thoughts on staying tech-informed so you can be a good guide to your kid’s online life.

By Carolina Milanesi
Politics
Scott Walker wants to let schools cut down on class time. That’s really risky.Scott Walker wants to let schools cut down on class time. That’s really risky.
Politics

Wisconsin’s governor has a never-before-done school flexibility proposal.

By Tara Golshan
Technology
Our education and career systems need deep changes to prepare us for digital globalizationOur education and career systems need deep changes to prepare us for digital globalization
Technology

Surviving and thriving in this new industrial revolution will require never-before-seen collaboration across governments, corporations and educational institutions.

By Gary Smith