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Claude M. Steele's 2010 book, Whistling Vivaldi, revolutionized psychology's understanding of prejudice. He introduced "stereotype threat": how fear of confirming negative stereotypes causes underperformance.
Want teens to sleep more, feel better, and ace their classes? A later school start could be the simple solution.
Want better schools? Look to the states. Louisiana is one of four Southern states recently boosting K-12 test scores, defying historical trends and offering lessons for national education improvement.
A stray bullet in 1997 left Javed Ahmad Tak paralyzed from the waist down—but 25 years later, he's redefining what's possible.
MIT Sloan claims its first-ever No. 1 spot in the Financial Times' 2026 Global MBA Ranking, capitalizing on surging student demand for tech and AI expertise.
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A waitress's final $100 in tips became a sister's mission: Kristina Ulmer transformed Katie's cash into a kindness challenge that's now changing lives.
Most people who think they can't sing are wrong. Research shows only 2% of people actually lack the ability—the rest just need training.
A mother's heartbreak: her son signed his own yearbook with just two classmate signatures, then wrote himself an encouraging note. What happened next changed everything.
Harvard students are recreating centuries-old stucco relief sculptures, discovering how Renaissance artists made their creative choices through hands-on technique.
Parents are drowning in conflicting advice about building kids' confidence. One couple's surprisingly simple approach is changing everything.
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An Indian teacher posed a deceptively simple challenge that stumped his students: draw a square with just three lines. What sounds impossible reveals a brilliant lesson in creative thinking.
A Texas video game turns restrictive laws into interactive reality, forcing players to navigate the impossible choices facing teens in the state.
Even following pediatrician guidelines, Michaeleen Doucleff couldn't control her daughter's screen addiction—until she discovered what actually works.
New allergy safety plans arrive in September, backed by Benedict's Law campaign to protect students in schools.
After 18 years transforming faculty development, education scholar Judith Singer steps down as senior vice provost.
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A PE teacher turned viral fitness coach created something unexpected: a "Bike Bus" that transformed how kids commute to school in Northeast Portland.
Stepparents are ditching the rulebook for "nacho parenting"—a strategy that's transforming blended families by encouraging them to step back, not in.
An academic administrator's body teaches in Srinagar—but her soul dwells 130km away, beyond the Razdan Pass, in the silent Tulail valley.
Indigenous scholar Tyson Yunkaporta reveals how the stories we tell shape society—and how they could save our species and planet.
A new dark sky observatory will finally rise in Galloway, replacing the facility destroyed by fire over four years ago.
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Two silent children. Same withdrawn behavior. Completely different stories—a discovery that changed how one teacher understands silence in the classroom.
Indigenous peoples protect Earth's biodiversity better than anyone—yet mainstream media barely covers their voices or knowledge.
Questioning is thinking. As screens accelerate our reading habits, a podcast explores how digital life is reshaping our relationship with books—and what we're losing in the rush.
Stories reshape how we fight climate change. Jules Pretty's new YouTube channel reveals why narratives—not just data—drive environmental action and systems transformation.
At just 21, Anandi Gopal Joshi shattered barriers to become India's first female doctor—defying societal stigma to earn her degree from Pennsylvania's Women's Medical College.
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Six journalists across three continents wrote letters to the future—not editors. What they revealed about their generation's climate anxiety is striking.
A nonprofit fed nearly 1 million NYC schoolchildren sustainable meals in three years. Now they're sharing their blueprint to transform school nutrition nationwide.
Applications surged to 159,000 as UC campuses saw growth across nearly every student category this year.
A professor's well-timed joke could transform how students experience class. New research shows humor in smaller lab courses boosts engagement and comfort.
Teacher Joanne Miller's students surprised a struggling classmate with an unexpected act of kindness—and it was entirely their idea.
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AI is reshaping how startups get built. MIT's entrepreneurship hub is overhauling its flagship accelerator to match the new reality.
AFCON's Egypt-Benin clash drew thousands to Marrakesh's fan zones. But the night's standout performers weren't the athletes on the pitch.
Rouble Nagi transformed her vision into reality: 800 learning centers, 1 million children educated, and a $1 million global award—all in just over two decades.
A group of Texas seniors called "The Hit Squad" turned chair volleyball into an unlikely bridge between generations—now they're regularly competing against high school players.
Harvard researchers are excavating slavery's hidden history through dusty probate records and estate inventories—uncovering the names and stories Harvard itself tried to bury.
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Madeline Schizas, a 22-year-old Team Canada figure skater, found herself in a pickle at the Winter Olympics, juggling training and college assignments. Jetlag and intense skating left her needing a professor's extension.
UC Berkeley's Social Sciences division charts a bold 5-year vision to elevate its global impact through cutting-edge research, transformative education, and community partnerships.
Classrooms across Illinois will soon tackle climate change head-on. A new state law mandates climate education for high schoolers, written by student activists and a state representative.
Teens use coding to remix Indigenous music in Canada's "Your Voice is Power" competition. Featured artists include Dakota Bear, Jayli Wolf, Samian, and more.
The child care industry needs a jumpstart to support expansion. Incentives can balance low wages and school debt for teachers. Mayor Mamdani visits a Manhattan childcare provider on January 30, 2026.