In the Media

Professor Thomas Dee comments on the growing body of research that says students benefit from having teachers who look like them.

A new book by Emeritus Professor Milbrey McLaughlin details the long-term effects of an after-school program based in a Chicago public housing project.

Professor Sam Wineburg discusses his research that has found Americans of all ages do not properly evaluate the credibility of online information.

The decline of Catholic schools has resulted in students enrolled in private schools coming from increasingly wealthy families, according to an analysis by Professor Sean Reardon.

Professor Jo Boaler led a study that found student test scores improved after their teachers took an online class aimed at changing their perception about the subject.

Too many text messages sent by preschools to parents could cause them to opt out of the program, according to a study from the Center for Education Policy Analysis.

Professor David Labaree's book about the history of the American higher education system is profiled.

Professor Deborah Stipek argues that the lack of focus on math skills at home has contributed to the national math achievement gap.

Professor Thomas Dee comments on a study that shows ethnic studies courses improve outcomes for students.

Emeritus Professor Michael Kirst plans to retire as president of the California State Board of Education.