Universities in Iran have turned into a battleground between authorities and student demonstrators. The latest protests mirror earlier generations.
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 Children Can Contribute To Build Better Democracies
Children are often left out in discussions on participative democracy. Yet, and interestingly so, can contribute to building democracy.
The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library
As efforts to ban books…grow, so do attacks on libraries. There’s a reason…extremists keep targeting these crucial civic institutions.
Democracy’s Summer Blockbusters
The summer will be legally and politically charged particularly with the January 6 committee hearings scheduled to begin June 9.
University Educated Less Likely To Endorse Authoritarianism
Higher education is now seen as a new political cleavage, with level of education increasingly important in describing political attitudes.
PODCAST: What Student Debt Says About Democratic Institutions
In a new book, Josh Mitchell draws alarming parallels to the housing crisis, showing the catastrophic consequences student debt has had on families.
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.