education

Why aren’t ‘manly’ men taking ‘girly’ jobs?

By Paul Solman

Economics correspondent Paul Solman sat down with economist Betsey Stevenson to discuss the growth in female-dominated sectors and how stigma might be holding men back from taking jobs seen as "women's work."…

These industries are growing. Why are men staying away?

By PBS News Hour

Millions of jobs in industry, held mostly by men, have disappeared in the last two decades. But at the same time, the economy has gained 9 million jobs in education and health services, which are more frequently associated with women.

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Climate change-denying booklets are landing in the mailboxes of thousands of teachers

By Vic Pasquantonio

In March, 25,000 science teachers received unsolicited materials from a libertarian think tank that cast doubt on the role humans play in climate change. Here's what happened next.

Column: How bringing comics into the classroom made me love teaching again

By Tim Smyth

During Teacher Appreciation Week, this teacher shares why he remains passionate about his work -- he brings his passion for comics into the classroom, and it's paid off.

Column: Why geography matters for students now more than ever

By Chris Heffernan

Students need to know human geography; they need to understand the relationships that exist between cultures.

Teachers not shying away from divisive political discussion, survey suggests

By Madeline Will, Education Week

Months after the 2016 presidential election, a majority of educators polled say that national politics have created a sharp divide among students, leaving teachers grappling with how to handle classroom conversations about controversial issues.

Government relaxes nutrition standards for school lunches

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The changes roll back some of the rules under Former First Lady Michelle Obama's healthy eating initiative.

Column: I’m a teacher, a ‘Dreamer’ and I know why my students are scared

By Katherine Huete Galeano

Katherine Huete Galeano shares her students' fears of their families being deported, an experience she can relate to personally.

Column: Teaching students to appreciate a world of religions and resist intolerance

By George G. Coe

Teaching students about religion can reduce intolerance and bigotry and help develop global citizens. Site visits, films and even literature can help students appreciate how different religions are practiced.

Graduate students are underpaid and overstressed. Can academic unions change that?

By Kristin Hugo

A Belgian study found doctoral students experience mental illness at 2.5 times the rate of other people with college degrees or those currently enrolled at university.