Teaching Competition and Cooperation in Civic Education
Civic education in the nation's public schools has suffered neglect in recent years. In the 1960s, by no means a golden age, students usually took three civics courses in high school.
Research
The role of positive emotion in harmful health behavior: Implications for theory and public health campaigns
Meta-analyses have concluded that positive emotions do not reduce appetitive risk behaviors (risky behaviors that fulfill appetitive or craving states, such as smoking and excessive alcohol use).
Creating student leaders through civics
Building on the literature of student leadership development, Natalie Sew, Adrianne Billingham Bock, and Danielle Allen share an approach to civic education: Deeper Civic Learning.
Leadership Perspective: Leaders’ Psychological Bravery
Much has been written about the importance of psychological safety (Edmondson & Lei, 2014).
Workplace masculinity contests and culture
We propose that a key reason why the workplace gender revolution has stalled (England, 201010) is that work remains the site of masculinity contests among men.
A More Perfect Union: Meaning in the Preamble of the United States Constitution
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America contains language that is incredibly meaningful to some, misunderstood by many, and in need of periodic revisitation for all.
Inter-city collaboration: Why and how cities work, learn and advocate together
City governments are at the forefront of public problem-solving.
Writing for Busy Readers
Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink offer the most valuable practical writing advice today.
Diversifying Society’s Leaders? The Causal Effects of Admission to Highly Selective Private Colleges
Leadership positions in the U.S. are disproportionately held by graduates of a few highly selective private colleges.
The Psychological Value of Leadership Development: Longitudinal Quasi-Experimental Evidence
Organizations spend billions of dollars in leadership development, yet, our understanding of what is gained as a result of leadership development remain limited.
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