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Humanities Education

Revolutionary Days

William E. White | Posted 04.23.2013 | Impact
Read More: Citizenship, Literature, History Education, American Revolution, Social Studies, Oklahoma City, Civics, Paul Revere, Civics Education, American Literature, Florida State University, Virginia Tech, Tulsa Oklahoma, Stafford, History, Stem, Mount Vernon, Humanities, Humanities Education, American History, George Washington?S Mount Vernon, Patrick Henry, Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Arts Education, Benjamin Franklin, Educational Policy, Impact News
William E. White

"We the People" create the institutions that serve us. It's easy to forget that we -- individual citizens -- are the ones responsible for our children's education.

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Reforming Doctoral Study: Shaping a Better Future for Humanities Ph.Ds

Ruth Starkman | Posted 03.11.2013 | College
Read More: Humanities Education, Modern Language Association, Humanities, Digital Humanities, Modern-Language-Association-Convention, College News
Ruth Starkman

As the humanities move toward an increasingly digitized world where neither market nor technology proves a panacea, graduate education may begin to change, hopefully empowering humanities Ph.Ds to shape their own futures.

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The 'Agonizing Spasms' of Election Day

William E. White | Posted 01.14.2013 | Home
Read More: Citizenship, Historical Literacy, Civics, Civics Education, Innovation, Civil War, Republican, Unity, Election of 2012, History, Critical Thinking, Humanities Education, American Civic Education, Education Reform, Inaugural, Continental Congress, Election of 1800, American Citizens, Educators, E Pluribus Unum, Thomas Jefferson, Federalist, Election, Presidential Inaugural, Constitution, Humanities, Civic Engagement, u.s. History, Teachers, Republic, Diversity, Voting, Anti-Federalist, Home News
William E. White

Effective citizens are sophisticated consumers of information. They ask hard questions about the issues facing their community, state, and nation. All of these behaviors are learned, not innate.

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Searching for Democracy This Election Year

Ralph Lewin | Posted 01.05.2013 | San Francisco
Read More: Humanities Education, Democracy, 2012 Presidential Election, Humanities, 2012 Election, 2012 Election Cycle, San Francisco News
Ralph Lewin

How can we, as members of an incredibly diverse society, effectively reach our political leaders to identify "the common good" and bring about the changes we want to see? The humanities keep us well-informed and able to adapt.

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National Ignorance

William E. White | Posted 12.09.2012 | Home
Read More: Citizenship, Debate, Historical Literacy, Civics, Founding Fathers, Civics Education, Political Debate, Partisan Politics, Declaration of Independence, Politics, History, Critical Thinking, Lincoln Douglass Debates, Humanities Education, American Civic Education, Slavery, Abraham Lincoln, Dred Scott, Education Reform, Education News, Presidential Debate, American Citizens, Charles Yancy, Educators, Missouri Compromise, Thomas Jefferson, Stephen A. Douglas, Election, Education, Constitution, Vote, Humanities, Civic Engagement, u.s. History, Teachers, Kansas Nebraska Act, American Revolution, Republic, Home News
William E. White

American ideas are important, an essential element for charting our future. Unfortunately, we may be losing our ability to discern quality debate.

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Why Humanities?

Daniel Little | Posted 10.12.2012 | College
Read More: Arts, Literature, The Humanities, Humanities Majors, Humanities Education, Humanities, College News
Daniel Little

Parents and siblings are sometimes a bit baffled when their student declares a passionate interest in the humanities. Why can't she pursue a practical degree like accounting or computer science? What is the use of a dozen courses in the humanities?

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Education Reform: Language and Technology vs. STEM

Mirla Gonzalez | Posted 06.27.2012 | College
Read More: Education News, Humanities Education, Summer-Programs, Education, Science, Science Education, Politics, Marist, Humanities, Latino Politics, College, Spanish Language, College News, Study Abroad, Pre-College-Education, STEM Education, Technology, Election 2012, Latino Voices, Parents, High School, Higher Education, College News
Mirla Gonzalez

Today, a lot of attention and funding is given to STEM programs but the humanities, language acquisition in particular, deserves just as much attention.

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Embracing the Humanities

Kimberly Tan | Posted 06.19.2012 | Teen
Read More: Humanities Education, STEM Education, Humanities, Importance of Humanities, Teen News
Kimberly Tan

In this exaltation of scientific excellence, where do those of us who do not conduct scientific experiments, pore over university-level math, and research cures for cancer stand?

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The "Light Bulb" Moment

Susanne Mentzer | Posted 03.12.2012 | Arts
Read More: History, Classical Music, New York City Opera, Paintings, Humanities Education, Humanities, Economy, Opera, Arts Philanthropy, Arts News
Susanne Mentzer

Artistic treasures of all types must be studied to appreciate those of our present day. In our current world of instant gratification and short attention spans -- it is easy to forget what came before.

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Michelle Obama Hands Out Youth Arts And Humanities Awards

AP | Posted 01.02.2012 | Home
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WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama has presented national arts and humanities awards to 12 community-based, after-school programs, including for at-ris...

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Tom Stoppard Fears Loss Of Printed Page, Thinks Educational Focus Has Shifted Away From Humanities

BBC News | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Read More: Print Media, Humanities Education, Humanities, Books, Sir Tom Stoppard, Tom Stoppard, Future of Books, Playwright, Books News

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has spoken of his fear that the "printed page" is being lost in a "world of technology"....

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