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    Annie Holmquist served as the editor of Intellectual Takeout from 2018 to 2022. When not writing or editing, she enjoys reading, gardening, and time with family and friends.

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  • There’s a Simple Reason Today’s Students ‘Know Nothing’

    There’s a Simple Reason Today’s Students ‘Know Nothing’4

    I recently had an interesting conversation about education with a young man who grew up in Mexico City. Although we never got on to the topic of whether the American or Mexican system of education system is better, he did have an observation about a major difference between the two. Americans, he noted, don’t know

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  • The Data Back up Denzel Washington’s Point About Fatherlessness

    The Data Back up Denzel Washington’s Point About Fatherlessness0

    Americans are finding out that Hollywood *ahem* is infamous for many things. Being supportive of the traditional family structure, however, is not one of them. It is for that reason that actor Denzel Washington’s recent comments on fatherhood are interesting. Speaking about his role as a defense lawyer in the newly released film Roman J.

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  • Can You Pass this Century-Old History Exam?

    Can You Pass this Century-Old History Exam?0

    In 1908, Minnesota 8th graders were expected to answer a number of questions on American history in order to gain entrance to high school. A sampling of these questions is found in the quiz below. Keep in mind that the 8th graders of 1908 didn’t have the luxury of multiple choice answers! Do you think

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  • Can Homeschooling Break the ‘Glass Ceiling’?

    Can Homeschooling Break the ‘Glass Ceiling’?0

    The BBC recently held the “100 Women Challenge,” which highlighted various females and their success in breaking the glass ceiling. One of these women is Camille Eddy, a 23-year-old STEM major who is now interning in Silicon Valley as a mechanical engineer.   Camille realizes that her position as a female in the typically male

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