In a new book, Josh Mitchell draws alarming parallels to the housing crisis, showing the catastrophic consequences student debt has had on families.
Education articles on Democracy Chronicles
It is clear that high rates of education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth and to manage a modern democracy. Spreading quality education to everyone around the world is vital to progress.
How Dark Money Shaped The School Safety Debate
Polls show strong support for school mask mandates, and January, teachers, students demonstrated to support more safety protocols.
How Dark Money Undermines Public Education
If money is going for scholarship then they’re going to private schools rather people taxes for public schools, a huge tax break, expert.
PODCAST: What Academic Freedom Really Means In A Democracy
Michael Bérubé and Jennifer Ruth’s new book considers the ideal of academic freedom in the wake of the activism inspired by outrageous police brutality, white supremacy, and the #MeToo movement.
Universities Are Vital To Restoring Public Trust In Elections
There is a need to address the alarming erosion of trust in elections in the United States and Universities can provide a solution.
How Big Businesses Are Colonizing The Classroom
Parents say their children’s education suffers when career and technical education programs are tailored to the needs of corporations.
PODCAST: Moving Beyond News Deserts And Misinformation
Our guest this week says news deserts, misinformation, and information silos are all downstream from a much more fundamental disconnect.
A Lifetime Spent Reconciling Democracy And Development
Oda van Cranenburgh discusses two themes which have inspired her work during the last 40 years: democracy and development.
Five Best Books on American Political Parties
Michael Kazin, author of ‘What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party,’ makes a selection on books on American Political Parties.
Banned Books Should Be Required Reading
Not all stories are meant to be pleasant. People who want to ban Maus or The 1619 Project are the ones who need to read them.