When Chinese officials and elites criticize Japan, they often mention the atrocities committed by Imperial Japan after invading China in the 1930s. In recent years, Chinese leaders like Xi Jinping have utilized the memory of World War II to justify their nation’s current assertiveness. When Japanese politicians pay their respects at a Tokyo shrine that …
When I made the decision to read California’s 1,000-page proposal to transform math education in public schools, I quickly realized that even unproven ideas could become official instructional policies. In 2021, the state released a draft of the California Mathematics Framework (CMF), which aimed to provide new opportunities in science and tech careers for students …
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter where our editors provide a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. You can sign up for it here. Anne Kenner, a former federal prosecutor, spent years trying mobsters and drug dealers. She developed a curriculum to educate students about their rights …
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation for expectant parents, but it can also come with serious health risks. Complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth can endanger the well-being of both the parent and the unborn child. Currently, doctors rely on limited measures to determine the risk of these complications, but advancements in …
Stanford University President Announces Resignation Following Independent Review In a recent statement addressed to the students and staff of Stanford University, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne revealed his decision to step down from his position on August 31. This resignation comes after a thorough review conducted by the board of trustees, which aimed to investigate allegations of …
Autocorrect is about to receive a major upgrade thanks to artificial intelligence. Apple is enhancing its much-criticized spelling software, which will now consider the context of a word in a sentence rather than simply relying on a dictionary. This means that instead of suggesting incorrectly interchangeable words, the new autocorrect will be able to understand …
As an admissions officer at a prestigious private university, I quickly became aware of the constraints of my job. My colleagues and I were tasked with creating a diverse and competitive student body, but that often meant relying on trauma narratives from historically marginalized students to showcase their resilience and adversity. This practice is not …