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Education
Why the Online-Education Craze Will Leave Many Students Behind
Free classes from elite colleges like Princeton and Harvard have generated excitement, but they could actually widen the learning gap
Penn State Cover-Up: Groupthink in Action
How do smart, principled men wind up defending a child abuser in their midst? Blame the phenomenon of groupthink
The New Complacency About Schools Is Ill-Informed
Why the latest data on student performance doesn’t mean we can rest on our laurels
Ew, Boys: The Brewing Legal Battle Over Same-Sex Education
Does separating boys and girls in the classroom help learning or reinforce dangerous stereotypes?
Does Kindergarten Lead to Crime? Fact-Checking N.H. Legislator’s ‘Research’
According to data collected by New Hampshire state legislator Bob Kingsbury, kindergarten — that bastion of macaroni crafts, crayon-eating and life lessons in sharing — is actually a major driver of crime. Really?
Does Every Kid Need a ‘Passion’?
Having one confers an edge in college admissions, but the pressure to find an all-consuming interest can backfire
Can You Learn Everything “On The Job”?
Learning outside of the classroom is most effective when you have a “cognitive apprenticeship” with a skilled superior
UVA’s Ouster: A Symptom of Our “Reboot” Culture
We seem to expect today’s schools to power down and restart at a faster speed, but educational institutions don’t work like machines
Special or Not? Teach Kids To Figure It Out
Children — and adults — are terrible at evaluating their own abilities, a crucial requirement for getting better at anything
The Problem with ‘No Hug’ Policies in School
We all need human contact. Here’s why banning it for kids is a bad idea
Why Are There No Summer SATs?
Taking this high-stakes test in the summer would benefit all kids, especially ones who can’t afford prep courses
Why Romney’s Big School Voucher Idea Is Really Pretty Puny
Three reasons the candidate’s school-choice proposal is less provocative than it seems