education
White Women Benefit Most From Affirmative Action
Yet conversations about affirmative action tend to focus on race, not gender.
By Wendy Leo Moore
These High School Freshmen's History Homework Went Viral
"You're not taught to think critically and question what the government is doing."
By Lex McMenamin
The Taliban Won't Let Afghan Teen Girls Go to School
Afghan girls arrived at schools on Wednesday, only to be sent home.
By Sara Tardiff
These Teen Parents Are Redefining the “Typical” College Experience
They're making changes to a system that doesn't traditionally include them.
By Rainesford StaufferPhotography by Jared Soares
Campus Mental Health Care Has to Be More Inclusive
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for LGBTQ+ students or students of color.
By Olivia Sanchez
Life Is Not Over for Teen Parents
Persistent stigma around teen parents paints a picture that doesn't match their realities.
By Rainesford StaufferPhotography by Rosie Brock
Teen Parents Are Forced to Navigate an Education System That Doesn't Include Them
What kind of young person gets to aspire to a future to begin with?
By Rainesford StaufferPhotography by Hope Mora and Jared Soares
Noname Knows Books Have the Power to Change People
Through Noname Book Club, the musician and poet is working to share free books and build community.
By Teen Vogue Staff
Inside the Headquarters of Noname Book Club
The Radical Hood Library wants to promote “liberatory and revolutionary ideas.”
By Kandist Mallett
The Interest Rates on Student Loans Are Out of Control
“You get to the mentality — it’s like, what’s the point?”
By Jacqui Germain
This 19-Year-Old Is Helping to Keep the Dakota Language Alive
“Our language is the most important aspect of our culture.”
By Victor Anthony Lopez-Carmen
How to Help Girls in Ukraine and Across the Globe Stay in School
Crisis and conflict threaten access to education, particularly for girls. Here's how you can help.
By Brittney McNamara
10 Great Recently Banned Books to Check Out
The books touch on sexuality, racism, and other topics that affect our everyday lives.
By Sophie Hayssen
Are We Making Progress In Fashion? Experts Weigh In
A look into how the fashion industry has evolved since confronting its diversity issue.
By Aiyana Ishmael
Lack of Student Loan Relief Harms Black Women the Most
Black women have more student debt than any other demographic group.
By Aiyana Ishmael
This Book Is Like SparkNotes for Current Events
You can’t change the world unless you understand it.
By Olivia Seltzer
The Dangerous Conservative Lies About Affirmative Action
43% of all white Harvard students are legacy, athletes, or kids of donors or staff.
By Angelo Guisado
It's Not Okay to Attack Young Writers for Their Age
Commenters have suggested I'm brainwashed, naive, or lying about being a teen.
By Zoe Yu
What Happens When a Community’s Schools Are Closed Down?
“There’s been no evidence that closing underserved schools will help students in any way.”
By Mary Retta
It’s Really Disappointing Harvard Professors Didn’t Listen to Students
Three grad students accused a longtime professor of sexual harassment.
By Lex McMenamin