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.

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.

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.

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.

Basic education should be both more practical and more intellectual.

Universities may be the new Silicon Valley. That should worry us.

A new study exposes much of the misleading B.S. that is used to undermine the case for cancellation.

Too much thinking about education is focused on preparing children for future jobs. We should care just as much as creating great play spaces as great schools.