I want to say something to the Class of 2026 that Sarah Lawrence College did not say at Commencement. They deserve to hear it plainly. Read More
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Universities emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion over civics—and produce uninformed citizens hostile to free expression. Read More
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The school’s famous Honor Code was no match for chatbot-enabled cheating. Read More
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This report explores the potential risks generative AI poses to students and outlines what we can do now to minimize them. Read More
INTRODUCTION It feels surreal to be a public education advocate from Mississippi these days. After decades of derision, my home state has... Read More
This piece was featured in The Washington Post and Inside Higher Ed , among other sources. Read More
Average grades continue to rise in the United States, raising the question of how grade inflation impacts students Read More
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New federal plans to review AI models before release could blur the line between oversight and censorship. Read More
The Trump administration hastily canceled research grants last year—but just hit a roadblock in court. Read More
Harvey Mansfield is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Government at Harvard University. Read More
A new tool on the university's website tells you what the first year 'will' cost if you apply and are admitted. Read More
Trotter Hall had been named for former Swarthmore professor Spencer Trotter, who espoused "racial hierarchy" and dug up a Native American... Read More
Chicago's teachers union isn't just negotiating contracts anymore—it's mobilizing children. Read More
For much of high school, Savannah Gannaway figured she would work after graduation at the gas station five doors down from her house in Fair... Read More
The most important charter school story today isn't how many students they serve or whether they outperform district schools. While those... Read More
As we near our nation's 250th birthday, no commemoration is complete without honoring Gen. George Washington as a founder among founders. Read More
On May 1, millions of high school seniors committed to college, many with the understanding that a four-year degree is the next step toward... Read More

A growing number of families and educators say they’re fed up with i-Ready’s personalized math and reading lessons, which feature repetitive cartoons and slow voice-overs.... Read More
The best and worst campuses for free speech, based on a survey of more than 55,000 students.