July 18, 2023
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Support for legacy admissions is rooted in racial hierarchy
Critics of legacy admissions argue they maintain racial hierarchies that disproportionately benefit white students. YinYang/iStock via Getty ... -
What the US can learn from affirmative action at universities in Brazil
Affirmative action for college students in Brazil led to better employment prospects for those who benefited from the policy. Cesar Okada via Getty ...July 18, 2023 -
How centuries of sexism excluded women from science — and how to redress the balance
Despite growing numbers of women participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), barriers to entry and ...July 10, 2023 -
Here's how much I made at Google, Meta, and LinkedIn — and why I ultimately left my $196,000 tech job
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mitchie Nguyen, a former product-marketing manager at Google and Meta about her salary ...July 10, 2023 -
Affirmative action lasted over 50 years: 3 essential reads explaining how it ended
Harvard students protesting on July 1, 2023, after the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe ...July 9, 2023 -
Why putting off college math can be a good idea
Research shows that at least 17% of the population experiences high levels of math anxiety. Emilija Manevska/Moment via Getty Images Forrest ...July 9, 2023 -
How hip-hop has enhanced American education over the past 50 years, from rec rooms to classrooms
Educators are increasingly turning to hip-hop to engage young people in school. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty Images Toby Jenkins, ...June 19, 2023 -
American Indians forced to attend boarding schools as children are more likely to be in poor health as adults
Research reveals what generations of tribes know firsthand: that forced assimilation and unhealthy conditions at compulsory boarding schools takes ...June 19, 2023
