L’empêchement des partiels du second semestre est devenu au cours des dernières semaines une modalité d’action et par là même une revendication politique à part entière de ce qui demeure du mouvement étudiant. Plus...
Strip Speech
By Colleen Flaherty. A student's protest of an acting professor's comments about her "short shorts" sparks conversations about dress codes -- and whether it's ever OK for faculty members to comment on students' attire. More...
Bad Humor
By Colleen Flaherty. When one scholar's “lame” joke in a crowded elevator was another’s offensive comment, a disciplinary society was asked to adjudicate. Now, a political scientist won't apologize. More...
Does breastfeeding really belong on the school curriculum?
The idea of introducing breastfeeding to the UK school curriculum has once again hit the news and is, of course, receiving a varied reception. But should the idea be taken seriously? The answer is, of course, yes. More...
The Power of Personal Endorsements
By Scott Jaschik. Forget formal letters of recommendation. Do personal appeals make a difference? Research suggests they create a real advantage over similarly qualified applicants without an advocate. More...
School uniforms: what Australian schools can do to promote acceptance of gender diversity
Earlier in the year, the principal of a private girls’ school in Sydney’s west was criticised by some media for promoting “gender fluidity” and “boasting” that a change in the school’s uniform was enabling a “variety of gender expression”. The school had given students the option of wearing shorts and long pants. More...
It's All in the Questions
You can foster an engaging classroom and not disadvantage those who are uncomfortable raising their hands by getting students themselves to develop critical discussion questions, writes Sarita McCoy Gregory. More...
Increasing Diversity in Academic Hiring
To best serve students, colleges must examine the recruitment and hiring strategies that may disadvantage applicants from certain groups, write Bryan Betancur and Victoria Livingstone. More...
The Emotional, Uncomfortable Classroom
Public displays of emotion from people of color are unwanted in the national discourse because they cause white discomfort, argues Jasmine Harris, which results in stagnant class discussions that are detrimental to student learning goals. More...
Writing Effective Journal Essay Introductions
A lot is riding on them, but they can be difficult to compose. James Phelan and Faye Halpern offer some helpful strategies for getting them right. More...