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Education Archive

Archives for June 2021

What the hysteria over critical race theory is really all about
Explainers

It’s an attempt to push back against social progress.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
The Supreme Court’s “cursing cheerleader” decision, explainedThe Supreme Court’s “cursing cheerleader” decision, explained
Politics

Turns out, applying the First Amendment to public schools is hard.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on paying NCAA student-athletes, explainedThe Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on paying NCAA student-athletes, explained
Politics

It’s a narrow win for the athletes, but it could foreshadow a much bigger victory.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The richest colleges didn’t need to cut their budgets in the pandemic — but they didThe richest colleges didn’t need to cut their budgets in the pandemic — but they did
Politics

For the wealthiest schools, austerity measures may not have been worth it.

By Gregory Svirnovskiy
Politics
Is there an uncontroversial way to teach America’s racist history?Is there an uncontroversial way to teach America’s racist history?
Politics

A historian on the unavoidable discomfort around anti-racist education.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Is it time to rethink the value of college?Is it time to rethink the value of college?
Politics

Higher education may not be doomed, but it’s in trouble.

By Sean Illing

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