A Conversation on Hate Speech and University Codes
With More Diversity Comes Greater Segregation: An American Paradox
The need for diversity in our children’s classrooms and why we have not yet achieved it
By Shraddha Harshvardhan
By Shraddha Harshvardhan
Devaluing the Humanities? How Cornell’s New Curriculum Proposal Discourages Liberal Arts Education
Aimed to give Arts and Sciences students more direction, Cornell's new curriculum proposal sacrifices the humanities and academic exploration.
By Marie Ceske
By Marie Ceske
Why is Genetics Oriented Education Important
With genetic testing becoming more consumer friendly, a gaping hole is being revealed current education : it does not have the capability to equip people with an understanding of what is an inseparable part of themselves - their DNA.
By Girisha Arora
By Girisha Arora
Furthering Nationalist Values Rather than Liberating Minds
Although education is frequently portrayed as the gateway to opportunity and equality, most education systems fall far from this ideal. The US’ current treatment of history as well as Poland’s impending changes to the history curriculum both demonstrate that nationalistic tendencies of governments infuse public education with fallacious interpretations of history and vocationally-oriented coursework, creating students that think less freely due to biased information and courses meant to prepare them for the job market.
By Lydia Holley
By Lydia Holley
Gifted and Talented: A Step Forward, or a Step Back?
Gifted and talented programs have proliferated across the United States as a solution for educating our brightest students. But does the program do them a favor, or work against them?
By Ackel Braide
By Ackel Braide
The One and Done Rule in NCAA Basketball Recruitment Scandal
The recent FBI probe intro bribery and fraud in the college basketball recruitment process has resulted coaches from top programs being arrested and fired. In light of this, perhaps it’s time to reexamine the NBA’s one and done rule, which mandates that players be a year removed from high school before they can enter the draft.
By Geneva Saupe
By Geneva Saupe
Discrimination on College Campuses
How the election of President Trump has contributed to the rise of hatred and discrimination on college campuses across the United States.
By: Samara Jacobson and Niki Sochaczevski
By: Samara Jacobson and Niki Sochaczevski
A Step Back: Betsy DeVos and Her Removal of Strict Title IX Policies on University Campuses
Secretary Devos' revocation of Obama era Title IX does a disservice to survivors of campus sexual assault
By Jenna Zitomer
By Jenna Zitomer
Reevaluating the Effectiveness of Affirmative Action
At a time when affirmative action is being cited as overly aggressive, a New York Times analysis calls into question the effectiveness of the decades old policy.
By Girisha Arora
By Girisha Arora
Increasing Demand to Reduce Teacher Shortages
The United States faces a severe teacher shortage, with enrollment in teacher preparation programs decreasing by 35% in the past 5 years. To confront the stress and disillusionment driving individuals from the teaching profession, policymakers must cohesively prioritize education and emphasize programs that reduce classroom size.
By Lexi McCool
By Lexi McCool
How the American Health Care Act (2017) Makes America’s Schools Sick
The AHCA will result in Medicaid cuts that will reduce funding to schools used to provide health services to low-income and special education students, causing many children to fall further behind and widening already present education disparities.
By Arwa Ali
By Arwa Ali
How Trump's Budget Harms Public Education
The blueprints for Trump’s budget plan feature proposals for a massive 14% decrease in allocations for the Department of Education. This would mean that the Department of Education will lose $9.2 billion in funding, the third largest loss in budget behind only the Departments of State and Health and Human Services.
By Samuel Kim
By Samuel Kim
We’ve Forgotten About the Teachers
Providing Schools to a Community
Mayor DeBlasio’s approach to education reform in NYC is holistic and innovative, but is his approach too ambitious?
By Samara Jacobson
By Samara Jacobson
AltSchool: Silicon Valley’s Answer to Education Reform
Former Google employee Max Ventilla has founded a school which he believes can revolutionize the public sphere by offering tailored education – many aren’t happy with his thinking.
By Girisha Arora
By Girisha Arora
Governor Cuomo’s Free Tuition Expansion
New York Governor Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship expands tuition-free college to the middle-class New Yorkers. However, the scholarship comes with stringent requirements that emphasizes on-time graduation, and these requirements may actually be a barrier to college completion for some.
By Emily Bramhall
By Emily Bramhall
School Lunch on the Chopping Block
The Trump administration plans to cut funding for free and reduced-price lunches in public school across the United States.
By Niki Sochaczevski
By Niki Sochaczevski
Who is Betsy Devos
By Niki Sochaczevski and Aaron Gottesfeld
Get to know the newly appointed secretary of education, Betsy DeVos. Does she hold the proper qualifications? What are her intended goals as secretary of education? How will her position impact the American education system?
Get to know the newly appointed secretary of education, Betsy DeVos. Does she hold the proper qualifications? What are her intended goals as secretary of education? How will her position impact the American education system?
The Future of Correctional Education Under the Trump Administration
By Girisha Arora
Obama’s administration had pushed for various reforms in the prison system to ensure greater education access to all inmates to help reduce recidivism. That may be set to change under President Donald Trump.
Obama’s administration had pushed for various reforms in the prison system to ensure greater education access to all inmates to help reduce recidivism. That may be set to change under President Donald Trump.
Education Based in Rigor
By Gideon Teitel
Basis Charter Schools provide an example of how charter schools can help students learn and provide value to communities
Basis Charter Schools provide an example of how charter schools can help students learn and provide value to communities
Trump and School Choice
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By Emily Bramhall
In a time when many believe the United States public schools are failing its students, Donald Trump’s proposed solution is to commit federal dollars to promote school-choice among the states. School-choice vouchers have the potential to take resources away from struggling public schools. Are the benefits worth the cost? |
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Online Education, Distinction Without a Degree
By Gideon Teitel
Online education, whether it is pursued be for a degree, certificate, or leisure has proved to be a dynamic way for people around the world to freely learn. This is why the government should provide economic benefits to Edx to further encourage universities to collaborate and provide MOOCs.
Online education, whether it is pursued be for a degree, certificate, or leisure has proved to be a dynamic way for people around the world to freely learn. This is why the government should provide economic benefits to Edx to further encourage universities to collaborate and provide MOOCs.
The Demise of ITT Tech; Dealing with the Closure of a For-Profit College
By Emil Kunkin
The closure of one of the biggest chains of for-profit schools following a ruling from the Department of Education has left former students reeling.
The closure of one of the biggest chains of for-profit schools following a ruling from the Department of Education has left former students reeling.
Specialized High Schools, Segregated Student Body
By Aaron Gottesfeld, Stephannie Chen, Emily Bramhall
New York City’s test based specialized system creates a sharp ethnic divide in schools. The city must take action to increase diversity and expand the availability of test prep, or else change the Specialized High School admission system.
New York City’s test based specialized system creates a sharp ethnic divide in schools. The city must take action to increase diversity and expand the availability of test prep, or else change the Specialized High School admission system.
Protecting a Language or Limiting a Population?
By Niki Sochaczevski
Quebec’s Charter of the French Language, better known as Bill 101, forces education in French and impedes employment opportunities for students.
Quebec’s Charter of the French Language, better known as Bill 101, forces education in French and impedes employment opportunities for students.
How Property Taxes Fund Inequality
By Kayleigh Rubin
Public school districts in much of the United States are funded, to varying degrees, by local property taxes. This article discusses how this method of finance diminishes the equality of students’ educational opportunities.
Public school districts in much of the United States are funded, to varying degrees, by local property taxes. This article discusses how this method of finance diminishes the equality of students’ educational opportunities.
The Importance of Comprehensive Sex and HIV/AIDS Education
By Jenna Zitomer
The lack of sex and HIV/AIDS education has always been an issue in our country, and is often times a topic of controversy with regards to its place in the classroom. This paper outlines the importance of comprehensive sex and HIV/AIDS education for young adults, touching on the positive and negative effects that are correlated with existence of comprehensive sex education, and the lack of it, respectively.
The lack of sex and HIV/AIDS education has always been an issue in our country, and is often times a topic of controversy with regards to its place in the classroom. This paper outlines the importance of comprehensive sex and HIV/AIDS education for young adults, touching on the positive and negative effects that are correlated with existence of comprehensive sex education, and the lack of it, respectively.
The Language of Colonization
By Girisha Arora
English as a language in India still serves as a reminder of colonial oppression – even after 70 years of independence.It is causing a neo-castist divide which can only be sought to removed if all languages were to be allowed to develop equally.
English as a language in India still serves as a reminder of colonial oppression – even after 70 years of independence.It is causing a neo-castist divide which can only be sought to removed if all languages were to be allowed to develop equally.
The Negative Effects of Clinton’s “New College Compact” on Private Colleges
By Toni-Anne Richards
Hillary Clinton’s plan to improve college affordability was definitely influenced by Sanders’ plan and campaign message, but the political feasibility and reality of her ideas is lacking because of the adverse effects it could have on private colleges.
Hillary Clinton’s plan to improve college affordability was definitely influenced by Sanders’ plan and campaign message, but the political feasibility and reality of her ideas is lacking because of the adverse effects it could have on private colleges.
Why Sports Performance Majors Won’t Fix the Gap between Collegiate Academics and Athletics
By Toni-Anne Richards
The argument over proper compensation for high-performing student-athletes has resurfaced, but less attention has been given to the idea of narrowing the gap between sports and academics for these students through a sports performance major. This article discusses why such a program in its current conceptualized form is not necessary and easy to take advantage of.
The argument over proper compensation for high-performing student-athletes has resurfaced, but less attention has been given to the idea of narrowing the gap between sports and academics for these students through a sports performance major. This article discusses why such a program in its current conceptualized form is not necessary and easy to take advantage of.
Death, Taxes and Tuition
By Emil Kunkin
Paying for higher education is a topic on the minds of many American families today, as college costs have skyrocketed. While radical changes are politically or economically unfeasible, there are other ways to help families pay for college.
Paying for higher education is a topic on the minds of many American families today, as college costs have skyrocketed. While radical changes are politically or economically unfeasible, there are other ways to help families pay for college.
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Why AP Courses Are OverratedBy Gideon Tietel
More people are taking APs, but are they the right people, are the costs fair, and most importantly are the curriculums advantageous? |
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Title IX and the Bathroom BillBy Emily Silfkin
Title IX is one of the most important parts of our country’s educational code. As a woman who takes pride in her education, I believe that I should have every opportunity that a male student has, and to the same quality. |
Is Our Higher Education System Failing Our Veterans?
By Emily Slifkin
For-profit colleges have become increasingly popular in the United States for people who cannot pursue a traditional degree. However, the benefits of these institutions are not always what the advertisements claim. The debt accumulated at for-profit schools and the lack of opportunities with a degree hurt a very important group of students, our nation’s veterans.
For-profit colleges have become increasingly popular in the United States for people who cannot pursue a traditional degree. However, the benefits of these institutions are not always what the advertisements claim. The debt accumulated at for-profit schools and the lack of opportunities with a degree hurt a very important group of students, our nation’s veterans.
A Crisis of Language
By Nicholas Kaye
The study of languages in American schools has steadily been declining, leaving students disadvantaged for the increasingly connected global market. Steps must be taken to promote the existing language education programs and investigating alternative language teaching methods, such as dual-language programs.
The study of languages in American schools has steadily been declining, leaving students disadvantaged for the increasingly connected global market. Steps must be taken to promote the existing language education programs and investigating alternative language teaching methods, such as dual-language programs.
A Texas-Sized Fight Over Textbooks
By Emil Kunkin
Sensational claims and seemingly outdated policies bring media attention to the content of Texas’ textbooks, but its outsize presence in the national market for textbooks means that Texas statewide standards, which have been criticized as being overly political, can affect the content of textbooks nationwide.
Sensational claims and seemingly outdated policies bring media attention to the content of Texas’ textbooks, but its outsize presence in the national market for textbooks means that Texas statewide standards, which have been criticized as being overly political, can affect the content of textbooks nationwide.
Reform Teacher Tenure
By Gideon Teitel
Many speak out against tenure because it gives incompetent teachers virtual immunity from firing. In Michigan for example, it takes almost a year to expel a teacher in a belabored principal, board, and union battle, which is even before the legal process! To make matters more ridiculous, it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to fire and(or) reassign bad tenured teachers.
Many speak out against tenure because it gives incompetent teachers virtual immunity from firing. In Michigan for example, it takes almost a year to expel a teacher in a belabored principal, board, and union battle, which is even before the legal process! To make matters more ridiculous, it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to fire and(or) reassign bad tenured teachers.
Obama’s New Socioeconomic Integration Program to Prioritize Diversity
By Toni-Anne Richards
“Stronger Together,” a competitive federal grant program which attempts to integrate schools by income through a competition among states, is a national response to what has become a trend among both red and blue states. Unlike past grant programs that encouraged charter schools and performance-based evaluations for teachers, this initiative gives low income students the opportunity to attend better schools.
“Stronger Together,” a competitive federal grant program which attempts to integrate schools by income through a competition among states, is a national response to what has become a trend among both red and blue states. Unlike past grant programs that encouraged charter schools and performance-based evaluations for teachers, this initiative gives low income students the opportunity to attend better schools.
What Does A New SAT mean for Higher Education?
By Kiara Butler
The recent changes made to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), play a significant role in altering admissions to universities and colleges. The changes drastically altered the exam format, and fail to implement common systems to evaluate the results. In order to protect an exam which plays a primary role in college admissions, it is necessary to implement a score conversion system and regulations to closely review the exam on a frequent basis.
The recent changes made to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), play a significant role in altering admissions to universities and colleges. The changes drastically altered the exam format, and fail to implement common systems to evaluate the results. In order to protect an exam which plays a primary role in college admissions, it is necessary to implement a score conversion system and regulations to closely review the exam on a frequent basis.
Education: A Hot Topic? Not for the GOP
By Emily Slifkin
Education should be on every candidate’s mind as they are moving through this election cycle. With a system in desperate need of reform, it is vital that our presidential candidates relay to the public their plans for improving education in this country. However, the GOP has been shy in telling debate viewers their plans for education reform, while reform is a major tenet of Democratic campaigns.
Education should be on every candidate’s mind as they are moving through this election cycle. With a system in desperate need of reform, it is vital that our presidential candidates relay to the public their plans for improving education in this country. However, the GOP has been shy in telling debate viewers their plans for education reform, while reform is a major tenet of Democratic campaigns.
Asessing Teachers' Pay and Performance
By Gideon Teitel
Various definitions of teacher performance are offered to add context to the debate about whether teachers should be paid and receive promotions on the basis of performance.
Various definitions of teacher performance are offered to add context to the debate about whether teachers should be paid and receive promotions on the basis of performance.
Mental Health on Campus: The Need for Comprehensive Reform and Supportive Policy
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By Elizabeth Clarke
This post discusses the need for more comprehensive mental health programming in higher education, especially in light of recent, highly publicized tragedies. Institutional and government level policy-makers play an integral role in developing the financial and information-based platforms necessary to spark improvement. |
Are All For-Profits Villains?
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By Phoebe Keller
For-profit schools have recently received a storm of criticism for misleading prospective students and failing to adequately prepare them to acquire “gainful employment. However, flaws inherent in the methods of regulating these schools may soon deny government funding to even those for-profits outperforming their private sector counterparts. While the for-profit sector does appear dismal if all its schools’ statistics are conflated, certain for-profits offer students a pragmatic vocational alternative to a liberal arts education and boast consistently successful graduates. |
Flip the Classroom
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By Tess Davey
Flipping the classroom involves students watching a video of the lecture outside of class at their convenience and then doing activities and HW in class with the teacher's help |
Dual-Language Programs Find a Growing Appeal among Native and Nonnative English Speakers
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By Toni-Anne Richards 11/9/15
This post discusses the growing demand for dual language programs throughout the United States and the statistical advantages to this form of language learning as opposed to more established methods. |
Too many Tests, not Enough Learning
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By Alison Molchadsky 11/9/15
The current public school system in the United States is based on test taking as a form of assessment. However, the rampant test taking is severely detrimental to the education system and is in definite need of reform. Obama’s recent announcement to pull the reign on the excessive testing is a step in the right direction, however there needs to be tangible legislation and change—not just rhetoric. |
Presidential Candidates Education Policies
by Emily Slifkin 11/9/15
Do we need common core, free higher education, or Federal control of education?
Do we need common core, free higher education, or Federal control of education?
De Blasio’s High-Reaching Education Initiatives Promise Bold Changes for NYC Public Schools
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by Toni-Ann Richards, 10/18/15
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Ranking Education: Does Obama’s Scorecard Stack Up?
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By Elizabeth Clarke 10/18/15
This post analyzes the Obama administration’s ongoing efforts to provide a centralized government resource for students to compare their higher education options. It takes a closer look at the new College Scorecard system, which evolved form the President’s original controversial plan to rank all colleges and universities. |
Obama’s Scorecard Isn’t An A, But It’s a Solid B+
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By Phoebe Keller 10/18/15
The newly unveiled “College Scorecard” evaluates colleges and universities based on their measured “access, affordability and outcomes.” Although many have found fault with the methodology of data collection or expansion of federal regulation accompanying the introduction of the new tool, its release is a step towards enabling students to invest more prudently in strong schools. |
