April 12, 2026

The article is a letter to the editor responding to John K. Wilson’s critique of the author’s faculty survey in higher education. The author contends that Wilson’s arguments stem from misinterpretations of the survey findings and ignore elements that challenge his perspective. Published in Inside Higher Ed, it highlights ongoing debates in academic research methodology. […]

The opinion piece discusses how patterns of student hesitation in class participation often form before elementary school. It argues that early education interventions can help children develop confidence to speak up and engage more actively. Teachers can typically predict these behaviors early on, but targeted early support may alter them. Key Points Student participation patterns