More and more educators are valuing grit and resilience as keys to success, but how do parents and teachers instill those qualities? Education expert and writer Paul Tough analyzes the issue.
Tag Archives: Culture & Society
How to connect and find common ground in any situation
In this how-to column, the writer recommends connecting over small things before initiating deeper conversations.
Bromances may be good for men’s health
A 2016 study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley showed that mild stress can be a catalyst for male bonding, which has postive health benefits.
A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves
You may have heard the phrase “representation matters.” So why is it important to include culturally diverse perspectives when studying history? This article addresses that question and suggests ways to make history curriculum more inclusive.
Ground-breaking support system creates a win-win for medically-trained immigrants, Minnesota
Find out how a group of immigrants from all over the world are working to overcome the obstacles that would prevent them from contributing meaningfully to their new home.
U.S. Drivers Are Distracted More Than Half the Time They’re Behind the Wheel
Cellphones are clearly a distraction for teen drivers, but they’re only part of the problem.
How fairy tales have stood the test of time
There’s definitely one of the tales of the Brothers Grimm that you’ve never heard, because it was developed using artificial intelligence after analyzing their works. Find out what that’s all about and why stories about princesses and shepherds still capture us.
Event Horizon: How Space Changes Your Perspective On Life
The social and physical boundaries of Earth fade away in space. Watch this video to gain a different perspective on conflict.
Get ready for a future in which your favorite products act like helicopter parents
Is “smart packaging” with sensors and bluetooth connectivity the future of consumer packaging? Read about the possibilities.
BORDERLINE
Explore part or all of the boundaries that separate the United States and Mexico.
Online Museum Is Preserving ‘Endangered’ Sounds for Future Generations
Technological advances force some objects to become obselete. Something widely used even ten years ago may now be a relic. An online museum aims to catalog and preserve the sounds these outdated objects make.
The Hopeful, Heartbreaking Ads Placed by Formerly Enslaved People in Search of Lost Family
In an effort to connect with separated family members, many freedpeople turned to newspaper advertisements after emacipation.
Whitman and Race
Walt Whitman’s views on race reveal the problematic racial bias present even in those considered “progressives” in the 19th century.
Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record
Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.
Map of the Freedom Riders Route
Follow the route the Freedom Riders took in this interactive map.
Even 3-year-olds have a sense of justice
In one study, German scientists found that young children display a sense of justice. Read about the experiment that led to the conclusion.
How Jhumpa Lahiri Learned to Write Again
Pulitzer-prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, know for writing about themes of nationality and belonging, discusses how learning the Italian language helped her re-discover herself.
The Life-Changing Power Of Redefining How You Measure Success
Author and speaker Margie Warrell argues that the key to success is serving others.
The self-reliant individual is a myth that needs updating
Philosophy professor Kimberly Brownlee agrues that romanticized loners usually had some social grounding and that socializtion is needed in order to succeed.
By Age Six, Girls Have Already Stopped Thinking of Their Gender as ‘Brilliant’
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a study to determine when girls begin to accept the stereotype that boys are genuises more often than girls.