The Columbia University sociologist spent time with students at Lincoln Park High, Walter Payton Prep, Tilden High, and Harper High to learn how they navigate a city divided by race, class, and opportunity. Read more
Math-phobic parents can pass that anxiety onto their children. But starting early, starting simple, and making it part of everyday talk can help. Read more
The evidence suggests that desegregation results in substantial, tangible benefits for black students—and intangible ones for white students. Read more
The Evanston Public Library's new collection development manager comes by way of the children's department at the New York Public Library—and has a huge following online. Read more
The author of "Asking For It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture—and What We Can Do About It" talks about what it is, where it comes from, and what works to change it. Read more
The surgeon's Thirty Million Words project—and new book—is a how-to manual for parents to engage with their children from the earliest months. Read more
