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  • Should Schools Place More Educational Value on P.E.?

    Should Schools Place More Educational Value on P.E.?0

    In 110 A.D., the Greek philosopher Plutarch waxed eloquent on how to raise virtuous, well-mannered, and thoroughly educated children. But Plutarch’s educational regimen was not limited to books. In line with previous Greek educational philosophy, he also heartily advised parents and teachers to give children plenty of time for exercise: “In the next place, the

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  • Most Americans Say Children Today Need More Discipline

    Most Americans Say Children Today Need More Discipline0

    The American Family Survey recently released a new report on American attitudes toward children, family, and marriage.  When asked to name the biggest issue American families face, respondents did not pick economic related issues, such as a lack of jobs or high cost of living, nor did they pick cultural issues, such as the increase

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  • Mayflower Compact or Plymouth Combination?

    Mayflower Compact or Plymouth Combination?0

    On the first day of our spring semester, at the little liberal arts college at which I teach, I have for the last fourteen years had the joy of watching forty freshmen respond to the complexities and depth of a seemingly simple document, that we call, the Mayflower Compact. It really should be rather straightforward:

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  • Learning in Spite of Disadvantage

    Learning in Spite of Disadvantage0

    Many governmental policies today are attempting to eliminate disadvantages between students in the education system. In particular, much attention has been focused on policies designed to eliminate the “achievement gap” between white and non-white students. But do minority students today also need to seek to overcome disadvantages through their own efforts? The life of Frederick

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  • Is the Invisible Life Worth Living?

    Is the Invisible Life Worth Living?0

    According to a well-known saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”     Today, the second clause may as well read “It’s who knows you.”    We live in a culture that largely attaches meaning to visibility. The importance of the contemporary person is typically determined by digital footprint and esteem in

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  • Is ISIS an ‘existential threat’?

    Is ISIS an ‘existential threat’?0

    What is the greatest existential threat to world security? The Islamic State? This month, yes. But back in July, the incoming chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff told a Congressional committee that it was Russia. “If you want to talk about a nation that could pose an existential threat to the United States,

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  • How do you fix bad parenting?

    How do you fix bad parenting?0

    There is little doubt that the education system in the U.S. has problems. According to the National Assessment for Educational Progress, less than 40% of 12th grade students are considered proficient in reading. NAEP is a national assessment that’s considered the gold standard in the country. Similar data can be seen in the states based on

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  • D.C. Police Chief: Take the Gunman Out, If You Can

    D.C. Police Chief: Take the Gunman Out, If You Can0

    A common phrase used by individuals promoting gun rights for self-defense goes something like this: “When seconds count, the police are minutes away.” The point is that you need the freedom to be able to defend yourself because the police won’t be there for you. Based on the 60 Minutes interview below following the ISIS

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  • Why is college so %#*&% expensive?

    Why is college so %#*&% expensive?0

    Right now, there are a lot of young Americans who are taking on ridiculous amounts of student debt before ever earning a real income all because that is what society asks of them in order to do well in life. We could debate whether or not everyone should go to college. We could debate who

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