Rape on campus: Athletes, status, and the sexual assault crisis
Why are student-athletes so often at the center of sexual assault cases? A look at the culture of hookups, coverups, and who's got game.
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
Analysis and Comment
Why artificial turf may truly be bad for kids
Artificial turf has become popular for kids' sports as well as for professional players. The little black crumbs that help support the blades of fake grass may not be so harmless.
Explainer: Why transgender students need ‘safe’ bathrooms
The bathroom has become a battleground for transgender rights — and rightfully so. Research shows that bathroom restrictions threaten the health and safety of the transgender community.
How the humble comic book could become the next classroom superhero
Saving students through the medium of comics.
Combatting stereotypes: How to talk to your children
For young children, how we speak is often more important than what we say. Even 'positive' generalizations can lead children to adopt negative stereotypes.
Why global education rankings don’t reveal the whole picture
... and why our analysis is a much fairer comparison.
Berkeley, Milo Yiannopoulos and the lessons of free speech
UC Berkeley had a duty to protect the free speech of right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos and those protesting his appearance. But what are the limits of free speech when it comes to campus safety?
Stereotypes can hold boys back in school, too
Recent research raised concerns about girls' stereotypes on their gender's lack of 'brilliance.' But an overlooked finding suggests boys also hold hindering stereotypes about themselves in school.
Betsy DeVos
Who is Betsy DeVos?
Confirmed in a historic tie-breaking vote by Vice President Pence, Betsy DeVos will be the next secretary of education. Here's what you need to know about her past legislative actions and proposals.
Bullying
The disturbing connection between bullying and sexual harassment
A scholar says bullying prevention programs fail to recognize that sexual harassment could be related to bullying.
How Babies Learn
Could early music training help babies learn language?
What effect does music have on the developing brains of babies who haven't even learnt to talk?
Research and Expert Database
Editors’ Picks
The transgender bathroom controversy: Four essential reads
Trump has reversed Obama's landmark guidance allowing transgender students the bathroom of their choice. Here's what you need to know about the controversy.
A degree with a difference: using South African sign language instead of the written word
This Masters degree sets a precedent in South Africa and gives universities that want to be truly inclusive a lot to think about.
Universities around the world should share notes as they face the same challenges
If universities work together they are more likely to find creative solutions to problems. Collaboration will allow them to benefit from the global academic community's collective wisdom.
What universities are doing to help Syria’s lost generation
Among the Syrian refugee population it is estimated that there are 2,000 university professionals and 100,000 university qualified students.
How robots could help chronically ill kids attend school
Students with chronic illness often get only a few hours of education a week. Telepresence robots could let them participate fully in classroom and school activities.
Things you were taught at school that are wrong
Were your teachers right about when to use commas, and about not starting sentences with 'and'?
Trump’s immigration ban: Will it undercut American soft power?
For decades, the US has used international education to support democracy and positive relations with countries. For most of the 1970s, Iran sent more students to America than any other country.
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