Blocks, Blackboards And The Development Of Kids

June 26, 2018 Education

Alexandra Lange joins us to talk about what parents should be thinking about when considering which playthings are right for their children.

Are Gangs And Frats The Same?

April 17, 2018 Culture, Education

Ibram X. Kendi joins us to talk about the troubling connection between gangs and fraternities.

Recruiting Teachers Who Look Like America

April 9, 2018 Education

Michael Hansen joins us to talk about the effect the diversity gap has on students in schools – and about what it will take to narrow the divide.

Learning To Leave: A Woman’s Journey

March 16, 2018 Best of Think, Education

Tara Westover joins us to tell her story of growing up in a family of survivalists, living way off the grid and learning only what her family taught her.

The Untold History Of HBCUs

February 14, 2018 Education, Race/Identity

Stanley Nelson joins us to talk about the important ways that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have contributed to American life.

The Problems With Preschool

January 19, 2018 Education

Jeneen Interlandi joins us to talk about the disconnect between the importance of early childhood education and the wages we pay preschool teachers.

New School, New Country: The Life Of A Child Refugee

November 27, 2017 Education

Helen Thorpe talks about the challenges child refugees who are resettled in America face.

The Broken Brotherhood At American Universities

November 27, 2017 Education

John Hechinger joins us to talk about how Greek organizations on college campuses have strayed from their missions.

Student Loans: The Debt You Can’t Escape

October 11, 2017 Education

Reporters Daniel Rivero and Laura Juncadella joins us to talk about how predatory lending practices are keeping some graduates from ever crawling out from under student loans.