Poverty
Our Cities Can Help Lift Young People Out of Poverty When They Invest in Their Skills and Education
In recent years, our nation’s cities have attracted young people who are poised to thrive. High achievers—whether they are super-lawyers, political powerhouses or star chefs—flock to urban centers to...
Parents
Aren't Colleges Supposed to Help You Find a Good Job?
As parents, we focus so much energy on making sure our kids are prepared for college, because we believe this is the sure path for a productive career and promising future. Turns out our college kids...
Poverty
It Doesn't Take Millions to Support Students' Mental Health
Brand-new charter school Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) has already drawn national attention for its commitment to incorporating the latest in tech, including virtual reality, into student...
Teaching
Personalized Learning Works Best When People Really Believe in Kids
Five years ago, Principal LeViis Haney arrived at Lovett Elementary in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and found a school stuck in outdated, rote-learning practices. Teachers went page-by-page through...
equity
Kids Might Be Addicted to Screens But Schools Aren't Helping Either
Recently my school’s counseling department organized a showing of the documentary “Screenagers” to all 450 of our middle school students. The film explores the negative impacts of children spending...
New York
Here's Why Every Kid Needs Computer Science, Not Just the Kids Who Like Math
The nationwide rush to implement computer science (CS) education in schools is often attributed to a desire to increase workforce preparedness. This makes sense given the growth in CS-related jobs...
