A low-budget story of George Washington as a young striver is doing well at the box office.

Kids need more time for independent play. Should that include free play online?

Trust in higher education is at an all-time low, in part because of high costs and murky pricing.

Reading is a niche hobby like growing orchids. Most people can't pay attention long enough to read books.

Will the "techlash" get rid of all screens -- or just the edtech that's wasting time, money and attention?

Test-blind college admissions has failed at the University of California. The Regents should restore SAT/ACT scores.

Texas' history standards are veering right, while Minnesota moves to the left.

As America grows more diverse, it's even more important to teach our shared history and ideals.

Schools teach children to criticize America. Parents should teach them to be grateful.

Americans are proud of their country, but weak on history and civics.

Freedom 250's mobile exhibits present a positive, patriotic view of the American story. Is that so bad?

A presentation on anti-Semitism left Arab and Muslim students feeling "unseen," said a middle-school principal in an email apology.

Capping graduate-school loans could lower tuition -- and make would-be students more cost-conscious.