Jonathan Zimmerman

Do you believe in discussion in our schools? Or do you want the schools to discuss just what you believe? That's the big question that all Americans need to ask...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants every college in his state to teach courses in "Western civilization." And I say: Bring it on. "We want to make sure that...

The Florida Department of Education is right. The new Advanced Placement course in African American studies probably violates the state's Stop W.O.K.E. Act, which restricts what schools can teach about...

It happens at least once a semester. My students and I will be discussing a contested political issue — say, affirmative action or capital punishment — and someone will ask,...