The Rise of Teachers’ Unions
Teachers' unions have been an important force in America since the 1950s.
When Marriage Was Part of The College Curriculum
Marriage education, seeking to teach dating and marriage on campus, was a reaction to urbanization, industrialization, and the new autonomy of the young.
Do Libraries Still Matter?
With the rise of digital search tools, is there a future for big buildings filled with books and journals? Respondents to an Ithaka S + R survey say yes.
Carla Hayden: Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden has a history of social justice work in public libraries.
Do You Suffer from Library Anxiety?
What is library anxiety? Librarians and experts discuss how technology is changing students' attitudes toward libraries and librarians.
How Harvard Became Harvard
Older than the nation, Harvard has always been elite, but it was only in the 19th Century that it became the school of the Boston ruling class.
Is Bilingual Education Returning?
The U.S. Department of Education now recognizes biliteracy as a mark of educational excellence, which may mean that bilingual education is coming back.
Recess Matters
As schools cut recess from the curriculum, more and more research suggests that it's a vital part of a child's day.
Does More Education Mean Higher Pay?
High school graduation rates sky-rocketed in the 1930s, but as more educated people flooded the job market, pay and opportunities plateaued.
The Battle Over Sex Ed in Anaheim in the 1960s
The fear of communism seemed inextricably tied to protests over Anaheim's sex ed program in the 1960s.