As journalists prepare for elections, it’s important they understand how various factors can influence whether voters support or reject ballot measures — or vote on them at all.
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Hiring more counselors isn’t enough to improve college student mental health, scholars warn. We look at research on programs and policies schools have tried, with varying results.
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To save money and help recruit teachers, many U.S. schools are taking Mondays or Fridays off. We look at research on how the four-day school week affects student test scores, attendance and behavior.
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Two scholars offer guidance on covering school corporal punishment, which can result in serious injuries and has, for years, been used disproportionately on Black students and children with disabilities.
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Researchers find differences in admission rates were driven partly by policies prioritizing legacy applicants, extracurricular activities and geographic diversity.
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PubPeer, a website where scholars critique one another’s work, is an excellent investigative reporting tool. These five tips will help you make the best use of it.
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Some journalists might not realize that many academic journals let them bypass their paywalls. We show you which ones and how to set up free accounts.
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A lot of academic research exists behind paywalls. We outline eight ways reporters can get free access to high-quality scholarship.
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How can colleges maintain or improve student diversity now that the Supreme Court has ruled it unlawful to admit students based partly on race and ethnicity? We look at research on the effectiveness of race-neutral alternatives.
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For decades, researchers have looked to The New York Times to help them understand US newsrooms and their audiences. In a new paper, two scholars explain why that’s problematic.
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