The Social Trust

A look at the social issues that matter, from public education to social trust, from criminal justice to economic inequality

Chronic Illness
The High Cost of Caring: Financial Planning for Chronic Illness

Ulrich Boser on May 7, 2026

Facing a progressive diagnosis? A new expert-led tool helps families map out future care costs and navigate the complex patchwork of insurance to plan their financial road map.

Facing a progressive diagnosis? A new expert-led tool helps families map out future care costs and navigate the complex patchwork of insurance to plan their financial road map.

Education
Moving U.S. Education Forward Through Innovation

Ulrich Boser on October 4, 2023

Learners from pre-K to college deserve access to better schools and resources, to solutions-oriented teaching tools and models, and to accessible and inspired educators.

Learners from pre-K to college deserve access to better schools and resources, to solutions-oriented teaching tools and models, and to accessible and inspired educators.

Education
How to Personalize Learning

Ulrich Boser on January 27, 2022

Too often in education, the voice of educators is not being heard. Instead, the debate is dominated by people outside of the classroom, from policymakers to think-tankers.

Too often in education, the voice of educators is not being heard. Instead, the debate is dominated by people outside of the classroom, from policymakers to think-tankers.

Media
Social Media Can Damage Mental Health

Ulrich Boser on September 9, 2021

Teaching young people to be reflective thinkers would give them tools to resist conclusions based on raw emotion or knee-jerk reactions.

Teaching young people to be reflective thinkers would give them tools to resist conclusions based on raw emotion or knee-jerk reactions.

Media
Critical Thinking Is a Key to Repairing Our Social Fabric

Ulrich Boser on November 30, 2020

The last four years seem to have frayed the social fabric of this country. Teaching critical thinking skills is imperative to regain our lost social values.

The last four years seem to have frayed the social fabric of this country. Teaching critical thinking skills is imperative to regain our lost social values.

Education
Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Learning

Ulrich Boser on July 21, 2020

In a world reeling from the impact of COVID-19, it's time to mobilize and support global ideas and solutions to support education.

In a world reeling from the impact of COVID-19, it's time to mobilize and support global ideas and solutions to support education.

Cognition
How Parents Can Teach Kids Critical Thinking

Ulrich Boser on February 21, 2020

A new guide that attempts to give parents and other adults the tools and understanding they need to help kids become better thinkers.

A new guide that attempts to give parents and other adults the tools and understanding they need to help kids become better thinkers.

Education
The Power of the Pygmalion Effect

Ulrich Boser on October 12, 2014

New research shows that "the expectations of teachers showed a very strong predictive relationship with college graduation rates."

New research shows that "the expectations of teachers showed a very strong predictive relationship with college graduation rates."

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