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Professor Jal Mehta explores whether education research can ever be truly neutral and how politics, values, and funding shape what we know about schools
Political scientist Eitan Hersh explores how universities can help bridge divides by fostering viewpoint diversity and teaching students to engage across differences
After a decade of work, HGSE’s EdRedesign says whether a community is red, blue, or purple doesn’t matter so much
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
Five essential practices for superintendents explained in new resource on political leadership
Lessons to be learned from evolving views about free speech policies on college campuses and how to preserve a safe, productive, and respectful learning environment
Professor Martin West discusses the DoEd’s responsibilities, the misconceptions surrounding its influence, and the historical and political forces that have shaped its existence
Senior Lecturer Joe Blatt’s Advancing the Public Understanding of Education: Election Edition encourages students to think like journalists
Lecturer Eric Soto-Shed advises against avoiding classroom discussions on the upcoming U.S. election — and, instead, offers strategies on making these conversations worthwhile
The current influence of mom groups could shape the future of education
"I’m totally sympathetic to trying to use language that will feel inclusive. I [just] hope that this kind of inclusivity is not accompanied by leaving certain concepts or conversations just off to the side and not having those because they are perceived as being politically divisive."
How educators are speaking out in response to recent — and increasing — book bans
“They don’t currently have sufficient evidence to support high-stakes college admissions decisions. They have a lot of research they need to do and publish transparently.”