It's the beginning of a new semester! We have some psychological tips that can help you to take better notes.

Last week we talked about the orbits of the Earth and our Moon. But today we're going to go a little bigger... well, a lot better. Did you know that there is a massive Black Hole at the center of our Galaxy? Or that Pluto's orbit is...

In the second half of our education unit, we’re using conflict theory to explore a few social inequalities in the US education system. We’ll look at variation in school funding and quality, the role of cultural capital, and some of the...

There's not a lot of tried and true ways to get a rowdy classroom in control, with the exception of the Good Behavior Game. But there's one big caveat as to who it helps.

New ReviewZsuzanna Szelényi reflects on entering politics at just 23, shaped less by contemporary role models than by her family—especially her grandmother, Karolina Patek. An extraordinary woman, Batak was a highly educated linguist who...

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers and former head of the United Federation of Teachers, wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers in 2024 as both a warning and a call to hope. Alarmed by rising authoritarian...

Rick Hess, director of education policy studies at AEI, reflects on the teachers who shaped his life despite his struggles in school. He credits several mentors from college and graduate school, but the most influential was his...

Stuart Muszynski, co-founder and CEO of the Values in Action Foundation and creator of Kindland, shared the deeply personal story behind his lifelong mission to promote kindness. Inspired by his grandmother, a Jewish dentist in Poland...

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In this video Professor Justin Champion explains the significance of the trial and execution of Charles I at the end of the English Civil War.

In this video Professor Justin Champion explores the concepts and ideas contested during the English Civil War, from the divine right of kings to the parliamentary sovereignty.

Would a more accurate description for the English Civil War be 'a war of three kingdoms'? In this video Professor Justin Champion explores the Scottish and Irish dimensions to the English Civil War.

In this video Professor Justin Champion introduces the diggers, levellers and ranters of the English Civil War.

In this video Professor Justin Champion discusses Cromwell's rise to power, political use of the army and objective of godly government.

In this video Professor Justin Champion grapples with the difficult question of whether Oliver Cromwell can be regarded as a hero or villain.

In this video Bill Thisdell looks at Charles I's reputation, charged with being a murderer and tyrant at his trial and yet later hailed as a martyr. Which was it? Was Charles really a bad king? How far was Charles responsible for the...

In this video Dr Charlotte Young discusses the origins and causes of the English Civil War.

How to be a good professor. When we look at how to be a good teacher or a good teaching professor, there are quite a few things you can do. But for me, it comes down to being Crazy, because...

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Unlike her European counterparts, the Netherlands invested very little in education within its colonies. While the Dutch introduced a system of formal education for the local population of Indonesia, it was restricted to certain...

Drexel University Professor Dr. Girija Kaimal reflects on the profound impact teachers have in shaping a student’s confidence and sense of self. She recalls how one professor recognized her strength in theory—something she hadn’t seen...

Professor Lucan Way explained that his book Revolution of Dictatorship has roots in the influence of his early teachers. In particular, his 8th-grade English teacher, Brian Bond, encouraged him to explore his own interests, which led...

Dr. Gladys Labas reflects on the powerful impact of one of her high school teachers, Mr. Moe from Central High School in Connecticut. As an English language learner at a time when there were no bilingual or ESL programs, she was placed...

Dr. Miguel Cardona reflects on the life-changing impact of teachers, emphasizing how educators shape not only individual students but entire families. He recalls three influential teachers in his own journey: Gary O'Neal, his...

NYU historian Nicole Eustace reflects on the pivotal role teachers played in shaping her passion for history. She describes how, in 10th grade, an English teacher recognized her interest in history and encouraged her to write a...