Education

The national competition, which is fast rising in popularity, demands feats of memorization that make the National Spelling Bee look like a game of tic-tac-toe.The national competition, which is fast rising in popularity, demands feats of memorization that make the National Spelling Bee look like a game of tic-tac-toe. Read More

Her unusual approach to building bridges between her wealthy campus and its beleaguered hometown led to a Supreme Court case and a faculty revolt.Her unusual approach to building bridges between her wealthy campus and its beleaguered hometown led to a Supreme Court case and a faculty revolt. Read More

Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints. Read More

Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties. Read More

The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith.The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith. Read More

Ten years after her sexual assault, she discovered that the evidence in her rape kit hadn’t been tested — and neither had thousands of others nationwide.Ten years after her sexual assault, she discovered that the evidence in her rape kit hadn’t been tested — and neither had thousands of others nationwide. Read More

Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action.Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action. Read

The shooting, which wounded 12 people, happened early on Sunday as crowds gathered at the historically Black school to celebrate the final day of its 100th homecoming week.The shooting, which wounded 12 people, happened early on Sunday as crowds gathered at the historically Black school to celebrate the final day of its 100th homecoming week. Read

Carol Folt took over in 2019, often steadying the university but drawing criticism for her handling of campus protests last spring.Carol Folt took over in 2019, often steadying the university but drawing criticism for her handling of campus protests last spring. Read More

The results were part of a wave of ballot measure outcomes that teachers’ unions had sought. Nevertheless, private-school choice is growing nationwide.The results were part of a wave of ballot measure outcomes that teachers’ unions had sought. Nevertheless, private-school choice is growing nationwide. Read More