Can history change minds about racial inequality?
Teaching people about racial inequality in United States history can change their views and add nuance to their thinking, research indicates.
Changes in education requirements for cops could save lives
Mandating at least an associate degree for entry-level officers could lower the number of Black people killed by police by up to three times.
Changes in education requirements for cops could save lives
Mandating at least an associate degree for entry-level officers could lower the number of Black people killed by police by up to three times.
Why critical race theory gets people so mad
“Critical race theory is an effort to explain why 10 years after Brown, no desegregation had occurred.” Here’s why that gets people riled up.
Girls who pretend to be Marie Curie stick with science
Young girls who pretend to be a famous female scientist like Marie Curie are more willing to keep playing a science game, a new study shows.
Wildfire smoke can harm kids’ ability to learn
Pollution from wildfire smoke can affect children’s ability to learn and possibly their future earning power.
Why the US stands out for fatal police violence
New research compares police officer training and rates of fatal police violence in 18 countries. The US stands out.
White teachers reveal bias when kids flub stories
If first graders Aaliyah and Katie each verbally tell a story, will a white teacher assess the narratives without bias? New research indicates no.
Americans’ civics knowledge has dipped again
Less than half of Americans could name the three branches of United States government in a recent survey on civics knowledge.
Math reveals the best way to group students for learning
What’s the best way to organize students in school to maximize everyone’s learning? Researchers have turned to math to figure it out.