They have a right to be disappointed—and afraid of the huge life change ahead of them
What Makes A Good Teacher
As Davis Guggenheim’s new documentary TEACH shows, it really shouldn’t be such a mystery
What the Internet’s Strangest Dating Sensation Teaches Us About Old-Fashioned Romance
An experiment involving two long-time friends who have blogged every day reaches its conclusion
Striking Syria Is Completely Illegal
The fundamental rule of international law is that states cannot attack other states, even for humanitarian reasons
China’s Kinder, Gentler Show Trial
Rigged or not, the riveting proceedings against Communist official Bo Xilai have meant progress
Senator Rand Paul: Why I’m Voting No on Syria
If American interests are at stake, then our goal should not be stalemate
Viewpoint: Obama’s Irony is McCain’s Agony
Two political enemies now find themselves on the same side of history
Do Women Really Want Equality?
Not one imagined strictly by numbers
Boys Who Wear Pink Aren’t Just Internet Sensations
Gender-nonconforming children need empathy, not the media spotlight
The Problem With Prize Culture
The carving up of honor probably doesn’t improve children’s performance or motivation — but it may mean a bigger payday for those who run childhood tournaments
On Syria: Be Clear, Then Hit Hard
A demonstration of American airpower and political will would help the President regain the high ground
Seamus Heaney: ‘He Became His Admirers’
A student remembers the plainspoken Nobel laureate who carved pumpkins and worked miracles
The New Talk: Not Just Sex—Porn, Too
The classic sex talk needs an update for the age of Miley Cyrus and ubiquitous adult content