Articles in Education

The Necessity of Eliminating Harvard

We will know we have a just educational system when there are no more Harvards.


Why Are People Frightened That Kids Will Learn About Sex?

Is it reasonable for parents to panic at cartoon nudity in school textbooks? Only if we embrace irrational taboos about bodies.


How We’re Going to Fight PragerU’s Indoctrination of Children

Introducing our handy “Student’s Guide to Resisting PragerU Propaganda.”


How Can Anyone Object to ‘15 Minute Cities’?

We live in an age when the most unobjectionable and necessary ideas for progress can give rise to paranoia and fear. If the most innocuous, unoriginal possible idea can fuel paranoia, how can we hope to have a sensible discussion about the future of our places?


We Should Radically Rethink the Foundations of Education

Leftists have a long history of experimenting with alternatives to traditional education. Now is the perfect time to re-engage with radical pedagogy.


A Teacher Explains Why Politics Belong In The Classroom

Teacher Sam Shain was caught in the middle of the culture war when he taught a book about racism. He discusses that experience, and explains why it’s so important for teachers not to shy away from “controversial” political topics.


In Defense of College

College is too expensive, but we need to defend the idea of higher education against those who call it a “scam.” We don’t just need job training; the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge’s sake is everyone’s right.


The “Uber-ification” of Teaching Will Destroy Public Education

Some school districts have begun outsourcing in-person teaching positions to ‘edtech’ companies that offer remote teachers. But this is not going to make labor conditions better for teachers, or classrooms better for students.


Fight Fiercely, New College!

If the governor of Florida wants a culture war, he should get one. Students and faculty must resist right-wing efforts to remake liberal arts education. The right can be defeated.


Six Subjects That Should Be Required In School But Aren’t

Basic education should be both more practical and more intellectual.


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