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Bell hooks, the 'All About Love' author and cultural critic who popularized intersectionality and whose legacy spanned decades, died Wednesday.

The influential writer, feminist, poet and cultural critic regularly tackled difficult subjects, including the differences in feminist thought and practice between white women and women of color.

Imagine Yourself a Physicist January 7, 2021• Physics 14, 2 Educators and other professionals seeking to increase participation of underrepresented communities in science can learn from online methods that help youths visualize themselves in STEM careers. Students work with mentors to design and make mini robots at home via the Class Matters online platform.× Imagine that you had never met a physicist, had never heard of the profession, and had never been taught what a physicist doe...

Never before has the American education system been put under a microscope — sometimes literally — the way it was in 2020. That’s because COVID-19 illustrated just how much about schools we take for granted. Education research examines all kinds of things that take place inside the walls of schools, from science lessons and gym classes to sick days and suspensions. But experts have never had to think about what might happen if all of it — the hugs, the free breakfasts, the standardized ...

16 Charts that Changed the Way We Thought About America’s Schools This Year By By This is the latest article in The 74’s ongoing ‘ ’ series, bringing America’s schools into sharper focus through new education research and data. (Get our newest updates delivered straight to your inbox — sign up for The 74 Newsletter) Never before has the American education system been put under a microscope — sometimes literally — the way it was in 2020. That’s because COVID-19 illustrated ju...

Do they really do it? thats america. we are not really sure whether class matters or doesnt matter. your whole question gatsby asks about america, can you recreate yourself? >> my goodness, thats a huge question. well, i do think its possible. i think we wake up everyday wanting to do that. >> thank you. thats why the movie works, im telling you. im hoping for this one. >> an hornaday. thank you very much for coming onto the "washington post." she gave it two stars, to be honest. well be right b...