The editor came late to British publishing. Until well after the end of the Second World War, the man—and it usually was a man—who examined manuscripts sent in by prospective…

Browse every journey on Reading Maps - books and films plotted on an interactive watercolour atlas.

Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history.

Sequel to notorious Stanford experiment receives funding cut after project violates principles of experimental design, again.

Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.

For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download). Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountable and inspire others through the act of protest. Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during,...

A baker’s dozen strategies for getting out of bed and into the kitchen during the coldest months of the year.

Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testi

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The purpose of this study was to hear from teachers in the United States about the circumstances and experiences that have led them to leave or are leading them to consider leaving the profession. ...

On the need for a world without us

Grades can magnify inequities that exist in American schools, making it harder for some students to succeed.

Listening is always hard, and it only gets harder at scale.

A visual journey through the Art Deco era, showing stunning architecture, bold geometry, and timeless elegance from the golden age of design and innovation.

Two legal scholars argue that public education helps the US maintain the nation’s fundamental values of equality and fairness – and recent attacks put them at risk.

An overwhelming majority of Americans, 64 percent, believe that crime increased across the country in 2024, according to a Gallup survey conducted late last year.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.

For a long time, “good writing” has been more than skill; it’s been a form of gatekeeping. Not anymore.

The Trump administration is continuing its dangerous push to surveil and suppress foreign students’ social media activity. The State Department recently announced an u…

French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the Palestinian Authority's pledge to renew its governance and demilitarize Hamas. He hopes other countries will follow suit after the formal announcement…

“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...

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When the Titanic sank, six Chinese men were rescued - but their ordeal didn't end there.

The Genesis of an Idea When we – Yosup Joo and I – designed the Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience course, we wanted it to be more than just memorizing vocabulary… which is what the AP Psychology...

Learn how faculty can recognize signs of student distress, make compassionate referrals, and support student mental health without sacrificing their own wellbeing.

Everyone likes the idea of evidence-based policy, but it’s hard to realize it when our most reputable social science journals are still publishing poor quality research.

All sufficiently advanced technology is now widespread. Batman used to have gadgets that gave him an advantage over his adversaries. And Henry Ford had machines that allowed him to produce items fa…

In the annual World Happiness Report, the U.S. drops to no.24, its lowest position in the list's 13-year history.

There was no pandemic recovery on NAEP, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, nationwide and in nearly all states.