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June 6, 2024
It’s easy to think that Arthur Miller’s The Crucible (published in 1953 as a criticism of McCarthyism) depicts a societal delusion that couldn’t happen today. However, in a world...
June 3, 2024
Political science is an incredibly broad and variated discipline, containing numerous subfields that attract immense amounts of research. Researchers in the field can utilize diverse empirical or theoretical methodologies,...
June 2, 2024
Top-notch high schools might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Florida,” a state better-known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather, and theme parks....
May 31, 2024
Published in 1953 as a critique of McCarthyism and the Red Scare , Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a nail-biting depiction of how paranoia leads to internecine violence. Even...
May 27, 2024
Whether you realize it or not, you use adjectives all the time in speaking and writing. Anytime you pay a friend a compliment (you’re amazing!) or decide what size...
May 26, 2024
As I’ve written in other places, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is a trenchant critique of a media-saturated, conformist society. Frequently paired with George Orwell’s 1984, Brave New World...
May 23, 2024
While we often think of course planning as something college students do, it’s equally important for high school students to be thoughtful about plotting their course load. Maybe you...
May 21, 2024
Writing assignments asking students to engage with social justice/social issues topics target skills vitally important to success in college and beyond. They require writers to demonstrate critical, ethical, and...
May 20, 2024
Given its reputation, you’ve likely heard of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World – even if you haven’t read it. (Here’s a helpful summary if you’re interested.) Published in 1932,...
May 16, 2024
Community service projects can look great on college applications. But the difference between a worthwhile community service project and a flimsy excuse to check a box is not only...
May 13, 2024
If you’re an Oklahoma City-based parent searching for the best-fit private schools for your child or teen, you’ll first want to know which schools have reputations that rise above...
Many high school students look forward to the exciting moment of choosing a senior project. This makes sense since senior projects provide opportunities for students to direct what they’ve...
May 10, 2024
Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is a classic of dystopian literature. As a cultural touchstone, you’ve no doubt seen references to it in popular culture. It’s been adapted to...
May 9, 2024
Science fairs give students the chance to expand their knowledge on fascinating topics and present their unique findings. Such events provide the space to ask deeper questions, further develop...
May 7, 2024
The title of Animal Farm captures its central focus on a collective rather than a single character. In this respect, the famed novella is markedly different from writer George...
In exploring Animal Farm’s characters and themes, George Orwell’s allegorical treatment of twentieth-century history has been an unavoidable topic. The hyper-canonical novella has been the locus of endless interrogation...
May 3, 2024
How Old are Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in High School? At what ages do most students in attend high school? Well, in the United States, youth go through...
April 30, 2024
Brave New World Summary – A regular on the AP reading list, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is a dystopian novel that asks what a society is willing to...
April 29, 2024
These days, poets are more likely to be rule breakers than rule followers. Pick up a collection of contemporary poems at your local bookstore (which we highly recommend doing!),...
April 25, 2024
As parents, there are a multitude of considerations guiding your decision of which Jacksonville-Area high school will be best for your child. Ultimately, your final selection will need to...
