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In 1964, Patsy Mink became the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to the United States Congress. Mink was a third-generation…
One of the biggest myths in our culture today is probably that of the “lone genius”. We tend to believe that science and innovation are…
Our American history cannot be written without the remarkable contributions of African Americans. Just consider figures like Alice Augusta Ball, who developed one of the…
It’s hard to believe how quickly a year goes by. Every January 1st we make our plans, write down our goals, and hope for the…
*Today’s blog post was written by Paul Solarz, a recently retired 4th & 5th grade teacher and author of Learn Like a…
There are few forces in nature as incredible and destructive as hurricanes. This idea has become especially relevant given the recent events surrounding hurricane Ian.…
Weirdness is one of our most precious resources; it’s weirdness, by definition, that drives all creativity and innovation. Too often, however, our educational…
Thanksgiving has always been known as the season of gratitude. It’s a chance to slow down, relax, and appreciate the many things in life that…