TIME asked eight experts what they would change about how Americans get a college degree. Here’s what they came up with.
Education
Viewpoint: Don’t Stop Now On Higher Ed Reform
Our reforms are taking roots and delivering results
Viewpoint: Demand Real Change In Higher Education
It’s time to trade in big government policies for innovation
Why We Still Need Affirmative Action
Removing race from the admissions equation forces schools to be blind to one of the key factors in people’s lives
Why It’s Time to Get Rid of Standardized Tests
Research repeatedly shows that tests heavily advantage some and disadvantage others. So why do we still rely on them?
Why Long Lectures Are Ineffective
If students can only focus for 15-minute intervals, shouldn’t we devote precious class time to something more engaging?
‘Won’t Back Down’: Why This Education Movie Matters
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s decision to star in a schmaltzy takedown of teachers unions just might move education reform into the mainstream
Why Third Grade Is So Important: The ‘Matthew Effect’
Children who have made the leap to fluent reading will learn exponentially, while those who haven’t will slump
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Sell Their Lesson Plans?
A Georgia kindergarten teacher has made more than $1 million selling her lesson plans online. Can U.S schools crowdsource their way to better student performance?
Behind the Chicago Teachers’ Strike: Why Talks Must Be Made Public
With city officials and the Chicago teachers’ union at an impasse, both sides should heed Louis Brandeis’ call and start negotiating in the open
What Distinguishes a Superschool From the Rest
A new study shows a vast difference between schools in prosperous neighborhoods. What creates the handful of high-flying superstars?
Back To School: Why Grit is More Important Than Good Grades
Letting your kids struggle academically may the best way to help them succeed
Harvard Cheating Scandal: Is Academic Dishonesty on the Rise?
In order to better understand what leads students to cheat, colleges and universities need to break the code of silence and apply their own academic methods to the problem