Archive for: education

Fixing Public Education: One, Two, Three

Fixing Public Education: One, Two, Three

BY JARED TURKUS The University of California system has been the gold standard in American public higher education for years. According to the U.S. News & World Report, eight of its undergraduate institutions are ranked in the top 100, six...

 

THE RHEEVOLUTION

THE RHEEVOLUTION

In January of 2007, Adrian Fenty assumed his position as mayor of the District of Columbia. He entered the office on the heels of a landslide election victory, having won every precinct in the general election. But when, four years later, he...

 

The Future of the Economy

The Future of the Economy

The Great Recession officially ended in June of 2009, but the lethargic employment growth over the past two years contrasts sharply with the rapid employment growth that usually follows a recession. Most economists expected a quick return to...

 

Waking Up From the American Dream

Waking Up From the American Dream

As we read headline after headline highlighting political gridlock, anemic economic conditions, and violent wars abroad, it’s easy to glean the common theme from the news: America is struggling. Our economy and political system have collapsed,...

 

A Great Education

A Great Education

There’s so much more to education than the basic curriculum. Gender socialization occurs in many ways, but perhaps the most profound socialization occurs in school. From the earliest stages, children create their own sets of norms, values,...

 

France in Gridlock

France in Gridlock

Are these protesters indicative of a larger crisis in French society? As long queues form in front of gas stations all across France and increasing numbers of protesters amass, President Nicolas Sarkozy remains staunchly defendant of raising...