Archive for September 2025
The language of tribalism: How political shibboleths are destroying discourse
[Editor’s note: Our archives contain several years of excellent articles, most of which remain relevant and important to today’s young people and the adults who work with them. This one is a “Director’s Choice” that we are reposting this week.] We live in a world dominated by the sound bite, the clip and all…
Read MorePublic service still serves the public.
This year has been unlike any other for the School for Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and its Scholars in the Nation’s Service (SINSI) program. For almost 20 years, SINSI has guided Princeton students toward careers in public service through fellowships and internships with government agencies. But as academia and the federal workforce have…
Read MoreInsights for Navigating Adolescent Friendships
As a middle school head, I frequently hear from parents who are worried about their children’s friendships—and for good reason. Social dynamics become more complex during adolescence, and parents want to support their kids through these new challenges. The problems vary: My child was the subject of a mean group text. My daughter’s friends…
Read MoreYou don’t need to party in college to have a good time
[Editor’s note: Our archives contain several years of excellent articles, most of which remain relevant and important to today’s young people and the adults who work with them. This one is a “Director’s Choice” that we are reposting this week.] Throughout middle school and high school, I always dreamed of going to college —…
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