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5. Don’t leave before you leave (or, my advice to 2+2ers)*
(Again, cross posted from my personal blog, here). I wrote this essay specifically about the 2+2, because it has impacted me the most. While I haven’t experienced it in another situation, this could be true of anytime you know you’re … Continue reading
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Why don’t we teach a love of reading?
(Cross posted from my blog, here). If I had to pick the one thing that I wish school managed to do for everyone, it would be instill a love of reading. I remember knowing I had to learn how to … Continue reading
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3. Why give away $100 a month?
(Cross posted from my blog, here.) When I first heard about the Awesome Foundation in Boston, I was skeptical. I didn’t want to just give away (a lot of) money for no coherent reason. i wasn’t sure who would apply. … Continue reading
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2. Why is math optional?
(Cross posted from my blog). Talk to elementary schoolers, or even high schoolers, about math. They’ll break down pretty neatly into a group that likes math or is “good” at math, and a group that is “bad” at math, or … Continue reading
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1. Why Essays?
(Cross-posted from my blog) I didn’t originally plan for my first essay to be an essay on writing essays. However, I think it’s important to share why I’m embarking on writing one essay per day, for every day in December. … Continue reading
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