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White Women Benefit Most From Affirmative Action

Yet conversations about affirmative action tend to focus on race, not gender.

These High School Freshmen's History Homework Went Viral

"You're not taught to think critically and question what the government is doing."

The Taliban Won't Let Afghan Teen Girls Go to School

Afghan girls arrived at schools on Wednesday, only to be sent home.

These Teen Parents Are Redefining the “Typical” College Experience

They're making changes to a system that doesn't traditionally include them.

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.

Life Is Not Over for Teen Parents

Persistent stigma around teen parents paints a picture that doesn't match their realities.

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?

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.

Inside the Headquarters of Noname Book Club

The Radical Hood Library wants to promote “liberatory and revolutionary ideas.”

The Interest Rates on Student Loans Are Out of Control

“You get to the mentality — it’s like, what’s the point?”

This 19-Year-Old Is Helping to Keep the Dakota Language Alive

“Our language is the most important aspect of our culture.”

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.

10 Great Recently Banned Books to Check Out

The books touch on sexuality, racism, and other topics that affect our everyday lives.

Are We Making Progress In Fashion? Experts Weigh In

A look into how the fashion industry has evolved since confronting its diversity issue.  

Lack of Student Loan Relief Harms Black Women the Most

Black women have more student debt than any other demographic group.

This Book Is Like SparkNotes for Current Events

You can’t change the world unless you understand it.

The Dangerous Conservative Lies About Affirmative Action

43% of all white Harvard students are legacy, athletes, or kids of donors or staff.

It's Not Okay to Attack Young Writers for Their Age

Commenters have suggested I'm brainwashed, naive, or lying about being a teen.

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.”

It’s Really Disappointing Harvard Professors Didn’t Listen to Students

Three grad students accused a longtime professor of sexual harassment.