The noble, cash-strapped educator is an unfortunate but meaningful cliché in the U.S. It indexes our increasingly austere approach to education funding that has resulted in dismal teacher recruitment and retention metrics. Needless to say, a wholesale transformation of our political priorities is in order. However, in the meantime...
Read MoreArthur Miller’s The Crucible (1953) is a thrilling depiction of American religious paranoia. This article will provide a detailed list of the characters in The Crucible with descriptions. Once you’re familiar with the characters, you’ll be better able to read and understand Miller’s biting social commentary. All page numbers...
Read MoreIf you’ve read my other posts on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, you know the basics of the plot – when accusations of witchcraft inflame Salem, Massachusetts, John Proctor refuses to confess and is hanged. His is the noble struggle of the rational individual against a superstitious theocracy. Miller was...
Read MoreNotre Dame Football Schedule 2024 & Fighting Irish History – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are a cornerstone of college football. The program has had its share of solid seasons over the past two decades, and they represent many aspects of the pop culture and pageantry college football fans...
Read MoreWith the motto “Ex Scientia Tridens,” meaning “Through Knowledge, Sea Power,” the United States Naval Academy sounds like an institution with a formidable history dating back to the days of the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers. Yet, the history of the USNA, often referred to simply as “Navy,”...
Read MoreYou’ve worked so hard to land this job, but now you’ve made the decision to resign from your role. Maybe there’s already an elated sense of relief or simmering pressure about what happens next. However, the next practical step is to write a resignation letter, which can be a...
Read MoreLooking for affirming, uplifting, or funny quotes to share with your students? Quotes about education can be used for a number of purposes, from classroom decoration, to thought-provoking discussion prompts. Below you can find 100 quotes about education, including those by famous scientists, authors, artists, activists, and world leaders....
Read MoreWhat factors do you consider when choosing which university to enroll at? Academics? The Party Scene? Professors? Majors? Campus Safety? Increasingly, students look at the location of a school. Of course, you want to attend a beautiful campus, but the surrounding neighborhoods can also be a big draw. In...
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