In a commencement address to the University of Oklahoma, Zakaria paints a picture of a thriving America
Education
Is Texting Killing the English Language?
People have always spoken differently from how they write, and texting is actually talking with your fingers
The Illusion of the ‘Gifted’ Child
Why our policies for good students really aren’t that smart
How to Stimulate Curiosity
Three practical ways to use information gaps to stimulate curiosity and promote learning
The Thin-Envelope Crisis
America’s universities are rejecting the wrong kids — and undermining the idea of merit
Whatever Happened to the “Common Good”?
Recommitting ourselves to the general welfare could solve the deepest problems this country and the world now face
What’s Really Scandalous About the Atlanta Schools Testing Scandal
Even if we eliminating the cheating, what remains is the dangerous misconception that testing is a proxy for teaching
What’s So Great About a Princeton Husband?
A response to Princeton alum Susan Patton’s amazingly archaic advice
How To Use the “Pygmalion” Effect
Great expectations promote great achievement. Here’s why:
The Real Reason Women Don’t Choose STEM Careers
Women may be underrepresented in science and technology because they find better opportunities elsewhere
Is There Really a ‘Boy Crisis’?
Most boys are doing just fine, although some have been getting the wrong message about what it takes to be successful
College Admissions: The Myth of Higher Selectivity
The number of high school seniors is actually shrinking, making it easier for students to get into highly selective colleges
Secrets of the Most Successful College Students
“What the Best College Students Do,” a book by historian and educator Ken Bain, draws a road map for how students can get the most out of college, no matter where they go
