Education gap remains among religions in West Africa

Over three generations, Christian children in Africa have surpassed their parents' education level at a much higher rate than Muslim and traditionalist children.

Jill Kimball-Brown • futurity
May 30, 2023 ~10 min

US textbooks skimp on Latino history

A study of US history textbooks found 87% of key topics in Latino history were either not covered or were mentioned in 5 or fewer sentences.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
May 16, 2023 ~6 min


Artificial intelligence could improve how teachers engage with students

A new AI tool that provides teachers with feedback could improve how they engage with their students, a new study shows.

Carrie Spector-Stanford • futurity
May 15, 2023 ~9 min

Trends among children who threaten violence at school

New findings reveal diagnoses shared by children who threaten violence at school and underscore the importance of intervention.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
March 10, 2023 ~5 min

4th- and 8th-grade data literacy skills have declined

Data literacy skills among fourth and eighth-grade students in the US have declined significantly over the last decade, researchers say.

Brian Bock-U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 15, 2023 ~5 min

STEM teacher training is a big win for Black girls

When STEM teachers pursue professional development, their students benefit, too. Particularly Black girls, researchers report.

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
Feb. 14, 2023 ~5 min

Why there’s a fight over AP African American studies

"African American Studies is a step in the direction of the full integration of the Black experience into the American experience."

Sharon Driscoll-Stanford • futurity
Feb. 14, 2023 ~17 min

Bias trainings for police don’t change behavior

"Our findings suggest that diversity training as it is currently practiced is unlikely to change police behavior."

Gerry Everding-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 8, 2023 ~6 min


3 out of 4 parents agree social media distracts students

The vast majority of parents of K-12 students say social media is a distraction for their kids, according to a new survey.

Avery Ruxer Franklin - Rice • futurity
Jan. 30, 2023 ~4 min

Does education boost entrepreneurship?

A new study offers evidence that more education can increase entrepreneurship in the US, especially among women.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~7 min

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