We Don’t Know Our Potential
A new book argues that socialism is necessary because innate differences in intelligence expose meritocracy as a sham. Socialism is indeed good, but this particular argument fails utterly.
Articles in Education (4)
When Charter Schools Meet the Military Industrial Complex
Of all the corners we cut when distributing public funds, the effects on education may be the most insidious and unjust.
The Dead World of Blippi
The loneliness and sterility of children’s “educational” videos in the Trump era.
What’s New About Free College?
The fight over free education is much older than you think.
“Cancel Yale” Is Silly—Or Is It?
Conservatives haven’t exposed activists as inconsistent. But why defend a name?
The Problem of Private Schools
It’s a well-known fact that private schools perpetuate inequality. But is abolishing them the answer?
Why Should You Care About the UCSC Strike?
Spoiler: The ongoing wildcat strike by grad students in Santa Cruz holds important lessons for workers of all backgrounds.
What Makes an Education
Two contrasting memoirs about education reveal meritocracy is a myth.