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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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  • Why England’s Reading Scores Are Soaring While the U.S. Lags Behind

    Why England’s Reading Scores Are Soaring While the U.S. Lags Behind0

    There’s been increasing alarm in recent years as many Americans have realized that their children don’t know much in the areas of history, civics, geography, and writing. In retrospect, it appears that the emphasis placed on the core subjects of reading and math by various education laws such as No Child Left Behind may be

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  • Students Can Now Retake Their Test if They Don’t Like Their Grade

    Students Can Now Retake Their Test if They Don’t Like Their Grade0

    • December 4, 2017

    We’ve all seen how participation trophies have overtaken the world of kid sports. No longer is there one prize; instead, there are multiple awards for everything from first to tenth place. The backlash against this phenomenon is growing, however, and participation trophies are increasingly the butt of many jokes as Americans realize that awarding every

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  • The Decline of Male Friendship is Harming Men

    The Decline of Male Friendship is Harming Men0

    In early November of 2017, Harvard University voted to continue opposing various university clubs. The decision, which seems to stem from a quest towards inclusivity, ostracizes those who join single-sex organizations. All-male clubs seem to be particularly in the crosshairs. But while support for groups which foster friendship between members of the same sex is

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  • Study: Too Many Jobs are Demanding Unnecessary College Degrees

    Study: Too Many Jobs are Demanding Unnecessary College Degrees0

    We’ve probably all known some young person who has gone to college, successfully earned his degree… and then ended up with an entry-level position in an office. It’s a bit disappointing, particularly if that same student racked up thousands of dollars in debt in order to do so. Unfortunately, this scenario appears to be a

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