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  • The Reason 3 in 4 Students Are Not Proficient in Civics

    The Reason 3 in 4 Students Are Not Proficient in Civics0

    Ever since the 2016 election ended with the triumph of Donald Trump, a number of commentators have expressed concern over the state of civics education in the United States, suggesting that it needs some serious attention. Judging by numbers alone, these critics aren’t far off, as only 24 percent of U.S. high school seniors are

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  • 5 Reasons People Tend to Get Happier as They Grow Older

    5 Reasons People Tend to Get Happier as They Grow Older0

    Happiness has become a modern obsession. Searching for it, holding on to it, and wishing it on our loved ones have all become motivating forces for how we live our lives. We also use happiness as a measuring stick for life decisions. If a job doesn’t make us happy, we quit it. If a relationship

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  • 10 Lessons Marcus Aurelius Learned From His Father

    10 Lessons Marcus Aurelius Learned From His Father0

    Marcus Aurelius (121-180 A.D.), the last of Rome’s Five Great Emperors, was in many ways the paradigm of Plato’s philosopher king. His Meditations (essentially a diary written for himself) reveal a man striving for peace through wisdom, self-control, and stoical acceptance of the pain and pitfalls that accompany life. In Aurelius’ case, tragedy came early.

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