Martin Carnoy, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, says international rankings can mislead the public into believing that America has a terrible education system. Carnoy explains how to understand the rankings, including what to believe and what to be skeptical about.

Anne Fernald, a developmental psychologist who directs the Language Learning Lab at Stanford University, explains why it's important to talk to your kids, even when they are infants. Fernald's research shows that babies who are spoken to in an engaging and nurturing way tend to develop faster word processing skills, which helps their development more generally.

Nicole Ardoin, an associate professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education and the Woods Institute for the Environment, discusses how learning about the outdoors and environment can have a positive impact on kids in the classroom and beyond.

Benjamin Domingue, assistant professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, talks about his research into the impact your genes might have on your education.

Deborah Budd, chancellor of the San José-Evergreen Community College District, discusses the importance of community colleges in helping students build the educational and technical skills necessary to compete in an evolving economy.

Inge Hansen, clinical psychologist and director of the Weiland Health Initiative at Stanford, shares her expertise on gender and sexuality and provides tips for how schools can meet the needs of all students.

Guadalupe Valdes, the Bonnie Katz Tenenbaum Professor of Education at Stanford, discusses successful ways to help students improve English skills, learning a new language, and preparing them for a world where being bilingual will be a benefit in the workforce.

Bill Damon, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, talks about the importance of purpose, how to find purpose, and harness it to achieve goals.

Richard Shaw, dean of admission and financial aid at Stanford, discusses the college admissions process and how it works.

Claude Steele, emeritus professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, discusses stereotype threat, how preconceived notions can impact academic performance, and what students, parents, and teachers can do to address the issues that arise because of it.