Hookup Culture: The Unspoken Rules Of Sex On College Campuses
We all know casual sex isn't about love. But what if it's not even about lust?
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Research Shows Spanish Speakers Take Longer To Learn English. Why?
A recent study emphasizes what researchers have noted for years: As children, Spanish-speaking English learners take longer to become proficient than nearly any other group. Here are theories why.
If You Think Everyone Else Has More Friends, You're Not Alone
Many first-year college students think their peers have more friends than they do, a study finds. But that can actually help motivate students to make new connections.
Ethnic Studies: A Movement Born Of A Ban
After Arizona banned a Mexican-American studies curriculum in Tucson, Ariz., ethnic studies courses have taken root in districts across the country.
The Ongoing Battle Between Science Teachers And Fake News
In a world of fake news and junk science, how do science teachers help their students distinguish fact from fiction?
When Black Hair Violates The Dress Code
For wearing their hair in braids, two teenagers were threatened with suspension at their charter school. Similar incidents show that strict dress codes can punish students for their racial identity.
My Son Is In Special Education And I Want Him To Be Challenged
Seeing his potential, one mother wonders why her child isn't held to higher standards at school, despite his learning disability.
Kids Struggling With Addiction Need School, Too, But There Are Few Options
An estimated 1.3 million teens struggle with substance use disorders. For teenagers in Wisconsin, there is only one high school that treats students' addiction while they earn a diploma.
They Dreamed Of Being Doctors. Now They Help Syrians With The Same Dream
Two Iranian brothers didn't let a war keep them from medical school. Now they're using mobile phones to build the next generation of doctors in Syria.
Every Senior At This Struggling High School Was Accepted To College
Despite a high dropout rate and low test scores at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C., every senior was accepted to at least one college.