Can you believe how much education has evolved over the past couple of centuries? One hundred years ago, schoolteachers were being sued for teaching evolution. People of color were prevented from attending white schools. And corporal punishment was widely accepted at public schools across the nation. Seriously, it’s been a ride. Special education has undergone…
History is written by the winners—at least, that’s what internet trolls always say. More often than not, history is written by men. Across all historical periods, there are remarkable women whose stories have been ignored or cast aside. Today, we’ll be looking at an extraordinary group of women whose courage, resilience, and genius shone too brightly to be lost to…
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg Becoming a judge takes grit, intelligence, and years of legal work. For women, the path is often even steeper. Despite the barriers, though, trailblazing women have risen to the highest courts…
Women hold only 11% of CEO positions at Fortune 500 companies, despite making up half of the global population. That gap is real, and it’s still closing too slowly. The women on this list didn’t wait for the playing field to level out. They built something anyway, and in doing so, made the path clearer for everyone who comes after them. …
Teachers and educators have an incredible influence on their students, whose futures can depend on a teacher’s passion and persistence. Yet there exists a cohort of educators whose influence extends beyond the classroom walls. Armed with education degrees, these educators have harnessed their knowledge to shape policies, ignite change, and inspire students everywhere. Many have…
The humanities cover a wide variety of subjects, including communications, history, languages, and literature. In short, this broad field focuses on the study of the human experience and the expression of that experience. Students pursuing a humanities degree, whether studying art or anthropology, learn new ways to engage with the world around them, gaining critical…
No one thinks they’re joining a cult. They think they’ve found community. Purpose. Answers. Maybe even a new version of themselves. For many people, the early stages of cult recruitment don’t feel threatening at all. They feel warm, validating, and deeply personal. That’s part of what makes cults so psychologically powerful. They often appeal to ordinary human needs: belonging, certainty, identity, and meaning. Over time, that sense of connection can…
The notion that education is the key to a successful career is as true today as it was when school libraries were using the Dewey Decimal System. What has changed, however, is how students are attending—or should we say logging into—college classes. Watching a recorded lecture while on lunch break, stirring a simmering risotto, or…
Spanish is among the most popular global languages and is the most common non-English language spoken in the U.S., with over 41 million residents speaking Español in their home. Native and non-native Spanish speakers have a distinct competitive advantage in their careers, and Spanish-speaking teachers can choose career paths that would be impossible for their…
When senior year of high school rolls around, all anyone can talk about is where they’ll be attending college. One friend was accepted here, another was rejected there. As admissions decisions are being made in colleges across the country, how many seniors are rushing home to check their mailbox for the letter? We don’t blame…