AI can be a "fantastic" study partner, but most college students use it to work less and learn less.

AI tutors aren't producing a "revolution in education," so far.

Teaching math works better with chalk and chalkboards, say Stanford professors. It's slower.

Inquiry-first math teaching confuses students. Fluency comes first.

Fads drive education. Research on what works is shaky, and consultants always have buzzy new ideas.

Low-tech teaching shows who's confused and who's not paying attention. Students can't hide behind their screens.

Students should memorize and recite poetry. It will give them ownership of their culture -- and help think think.

Young people in English-speaking countries are increasingly unhappy, while the rest of the world is more cheerful.

Will Chicago's dual-credit students be prepared to succeed in college?

Tolerating disruptive, dangerous students is unfair to their classmates and teachers.

High achievers are bored and frustrated. Let them skip a grade.