Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Wexler is an education writer focusing on literacy. American 8th graders know less about history and geography than they ...

How Geography Shaped US Highways In the US, highways have become such an important aspects to almost everybodys day to day life. They take vehicles to where they need to be, which as much efficiency ...

All About California: California is one of the most unique and influential U.S. states. It is also the most populous state in the USA, home to over 39.5 million people as of 2025 according to the ...

Eighth graders’ grasp of key topics in history have plummeted, national test scores released this morning show—an alarming result at a time of deep political polarization, economic uncertainty, and ...