Do student social media posts count as free speech?

When students post on social media from off of school property, are those posts protected as free speech? The US Supreme Court is about to decide.

Carrie Spector-Stanford • futurity
June 10, 2021 ~7 min

School board meetings could be less dull, more inclusive

New research suggests that changing the format of school board meetings could expand attendance and boost trust in public officials.

Jill Kimball-Brown • futurity
May 27, 2021 ~9 min


8 ways to approach the return to school

The return to school after a long pandemic year is sure to spark challenges and stresses. Two experts offer some tips for how to prepare.

U. Oregon • futurity
May 21, 2021 ~10 min

Top learning apps for kids may not live up to their promise

Educational apps for children may not be as beneficial as they claim. New guidelines can help parents find those that can really boost learning.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
May 12, 2021 ~7 min

Top learning apps for kids may not live up to their promise

Educational apps for children may not be as beneficial as they claim. New guidelines can help parents find those that can really boost learning.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
May 12, 2021 ~7 min

3 ways COVID-19 may reshape how kids with autism learn

COVID-19's shift to online learning has posed challenges for kids with autism and their families. But it has also opened some doors for positive change.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
April 30, 2021 ~7 min

Gifted programs aren’t serving Black, low-income kids

Black and low-income elementary students aren't getting the potential benefits of gifted programs, new research finds.

Alisson Clark-Florida • futurity
April 26, 2021 ~4 min

Education alone isn’t enough to overcome social inequality

Social inequality persists regardless of education level, a new study shows. "Education is not the equalizer that many people think it is."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 19, 2021 ~4 min


What will life look like after most people get the vaccine?

Experts break down what life will look like in the "new normal" after most people have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine in this video.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 12, 2021 ~7 min

Girls may get a science education boost when they learn outside

An outdoor science education program was linked to better grades for fifth grade girls. Can learning outside help close the gender gap in science education?

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
April 12, 2021 ~6 min

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