PBS interview with the creators of a new film about America’s unique system of historically black colleges
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.
Increased political stress is taking its toll on America’s youth
Study finds majority of youth experienced physical or emotional distress before and after the 2016 election
Across the Continent, Young African Women Turn to Coding
Gender equality enthusiasts are optimistic an increase in women coders will help close the gender wage inequality gap
How Are Young American Journalists Getting Trained?
What are the hallmarks of competent reporting? How has that changed with the advent of cable news 24-hour coverage?
Thai students protest corruption using banners and caricature puppets
Military rule has sparked a spate of creative protests that are challenging the junta’s stranglehold on dissent
Iraqi book culture returns to ruins of post-war Mosul
Literary cafes, poetry readings and pavement bookstalls — Mosul’s cultural scene is back in business
VIDEO: There are 264 million young people not in school
The number of school-age children around the world who are not in school has been decreasing
On the road with the first Nigerian mobile library
Funmi Ilori drives vans packed with books to poor areas of Lagos to help children discover a love of reading
VIDEO: Why Think Tanks Matter More Than Ever
Discussion of the current era of political and digital disruption and the role of think tanks and policy-developers
Why don’t STEM majors vote as much as others?
A growing body of research indicates there might also be a need to get more STEM majors to go to the polls