Stories by Jill Anderson

Alum Anjali Adukia discusses how textbooks across states like Texas and California are less different than commonly believed — especially in how they portray race, gender, and historical narratives

How intentional teacher language in early childhood classrooms can shape children’s inner voice, support emotional regulation, and promote lifelong resilience and well-being

How master’s student Gabriela Nguyen is helping others at HGSE — and beyond — break away from their overreliance on cellphones and social media

Lecturer Aaliyah El-Amin and Boston College's Scott Seider, Ed.M.'04, Ed.D.'08, examine what it truly means to pursue education justice in K–12 schools

How and why schools need to be better prepared for cyberattacks

Special Olympics Chair Tim Shriver and Professor Stephanie Jones discuss how to teach and create more welcoming environments

Harvard Education Press authors Mathew Portell and Tyisha Noise discuss the need for a human-centered approach in schools and how to make the shift

Author Eve L. Ewing discusses how having honest conversations about the history of schooling — particularly in regard to underserved student populations — can lead to meaningful change in the field

Professor Martin West discusses the DoEd’s responsibilities, the misconceptions surrounding its influence, and the historical and political forces that have shaped its existence

Professor Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell shares how leveraging social networks can spark meaningful change, and why schools must embrace the power of human connection to achieve lasting success

CASEL's Andrew Tucker discusses the growing trend of Portraits of a Graduate and how schools prepare students — not just for college — but for careers and lifelong success

UCLA's Laura Chávez-Moreno discusses how bilingual education programs influence the racialization of Latinx students

The challenges of being a superintendent, and how to attract, support, and retain leaders

Project Zero's Edward Clapp explains the participatory approach to creativity, and how it can empower students by validating their contributions and helping them develop purpose in the world

Strategies for educators and families to recognize, report, and prevent incidents of sexual misconduct in schools

Child and family policy expert Elliot Haspel, Ed.M.'09, discusses the challenges and potential solutions for universal childcare in the United States

Alum Niobe Way discusses the crisis of connection among boys and young men, focusing on how societal norms about masculinity suppress emotional vulnerability and deep friendships 

AI designed with certain principles in mind can benefit children's growth and learning, says Assistant Professor Ying Xu, but AI literacy is essential

Lecturer Eric Soto-Shed advises against avoiding classroom discussions on the upcoming U.S. election — and, instead, offers strategies on making these conversations worthwhile 

Navigating screen time and finding balance for kids

Olivia Chi, Ed.M.'17, Ph.D.'20, discusses the ongoing efforts to ensure the quality and stability of the teaching workforce

A pediatrician discusses the prevalence and effects of corporal punishment in schools, and what it might take to end it for good

As post-COVID absenteeism rates continue unabated, a look at how strong family-school engagement can help

The hurdles faced by first-generation college students as they make their way through the financial aid process — and how to help them overcome the barriers