Childhood, then and now
April 1919 — exactly a century ago, on the nose — marked the end of President Woodrow Wilson’s...
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Tag: April 2019
The social costs of proliferating charter schools
The emphasis on charter schools has had the unintended consequence of increasing the segregation...
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A demographic portrait of today’s 6- to 21-year-olds, from the Pew Research Center
As a new generation of Americans begins to take shape and move toward adulthood, there is mounting...
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How schools can and should respond to student activism
Social studies standards in multiple states require students to become engaged in their...
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Students speak up
To better understand what it’s like to grow up in 21st-century America, Kappan asked a group of...
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Developing principals’ data-driven decision-making capacity: Lessons from one urban district
To use data dashboards effectively, principals will need more and better professional development...
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Debunking the myth of the teacher performance plateau
Research into the development of expertise shows how teachers can develop their talent throughout...
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More than one way to grow up: An interview with Annette Lareau
Childhood and parenting vary across time and social class, and each approach has advantages and...
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Kappan authors on children and youth
The specifics may change, but adult worries about young people continue on. Teaching children...
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Teacher leadership: Prospects and promises
After decades of top-down school management, new models of collaborative teacher leadership have begun to emerge.
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How childhood has changed for tweens
Increased use of technology, greater mental health challenges, and increased awareness of identity...
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The economic roots of helicopter parenting
Rising income inequality — and the higher stakes surrounding education — are driving parents to...
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