July 10, 2023
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How centuries of sexism excluded women from science — and how to redress the balance
Despite growing numbers of women participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), barriers to entry and ... -
Here's how much I made at Google, Meta, and LinkedIn — and why I ultimately left my $196,000 tech job
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mitchie Nguyen, a former product-marketing manager at Google and Meta about her salary ...July 10, 2023 -
Affirmative action lasted over 50 years: 3 essential reads explaining how it ended
Harvard students protesting on July 1, 2023, after the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe ...July 9, 2023 -
Why putting off college math can be a good idea
Research shows that at least 17% of the population experiences high levels of math anxiety. Emilija Manevska/Moment via Getty Images Forrest ...July 9, 2023 -
How hip-hop has enhanced American education over the past 50 years, from rec rooms to classrooms
Educators are increasingly turning to hip-hop to engage young people in school. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty Images Toby Jenkins, ...June 19, 2023 -
American Indians forced to attend boarding schools as children are more likely to be in poor health as adults
Research reveals what generations of tribes know firsthand: that forced assimilation and unhealthy conditions at compulsory boarding schools takes ...June 19, 2023 -
Cost and lack of majors are among the top reasons why students leave for-profit colleges
Students who attend for-profit colleges on average have higher student loan debt than those who attend public institutions. FatCamera via Getty ...June 9, 2023 -
Drawing, making music and writing poetry can support healing and bring more humanity to health care in US hospitals
Facing a blank page can be an exercise in courage. stellalevi/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Marlaine Figueroa Gray, University of ...June 9, 2023
