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Tuesday May 5, 4 pm: Kid’s Library Club explores the value of mothers through fine art
Tuesday May 5 at 4pm, The Governor’s Square Library Kids’ Club will embark upon their exploration of the fine artworks of the Picturing America series. Kids 5-12 are invited every Tuesday… more →
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The Magic of Star Trek and the Danger of Despair
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wrote 1 day ago: I went to go see Into Darkness today. I dragged the Minion along. She seemed to enjoy it, but not be … more →
Field Report #3: Cultural Literacy
wrote 2 days ago: If I were to describe a “culturally-literate” person, I would describe him/her as a well … more →
What is the purpose of public education?
wrote 1 week ago: I recently finished a book that has altered my perception about the purpose of education. E.D. Hirsc … more →
Cultural entropy
wrote 1 week ago: Recently I had lunch with a young friend (mid-20′s), and I happened to mention the William Tel … more →
"That everyone ...
wrote 3 weeks ago: “That everyone can learn to read will ruin not only writing, but thinking too.” ~Friedri … more →
Caribbean Literature is not dead words on a page!
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wrote 1 month ago: Caribbean Literature documents our world view and it is not dead words on a page. It demonstrates th … more →
A contrast of cultural literacy between Micmac-Maliseet Nations News and The Toronto Star.
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Learning Chinese Characters at Preschool
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wrote 2 months ago: The preschool class is learning to read and write Chinese characters. We’re beginning with n … more →
Cultural Literacy Redux
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wrote 2 months ago: I have not gotten over this idea of cultural literacy; and the more I think of it the more I believe … more →
2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award--500 Move on to QuarterFinals
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wrote 2 months ago: by Shawn Stjean Apologies, I know this is last year’s graphic. LINK to remaining competitors: … more →
What is wrong with cultural literacy?
wrote 2 months ago: A lot has been said recently about cultural literacy as the basis for the school curriculum. Based i … more →
What is the role of the Artist? Day 328
wrote 2 months ago: “My idea was to chose an object that wouldn’t attract me, either by its beauty or by i … more →
Walk on Water
wrote 2 months ago: You have probably heard and read the expression, but perhaps you are unaware of its source and origi … more →
Culling, Cultural Consumption, and the Myth of Eternal Boredom
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wrote 2 months ago: I just happened upon ”The Sad, Beautiful Fact That We’re All Going to Miss Almost Everyt … more →
A Whale of a Tale
wrote 3 months ago: During January the children learned about cold climates and worked with the story “A Whale of … more →
Hirsch's Cultural Literacy
wrote 3 months ago: A reflection on E. D. Hirsch’s “Cultural Literacy” project for EDUC 902. For more … more →
My Zombie Apocalypse
wrote 3 months ago: As I move through the church, workplace, social gathering, gym (you name it) I try hard to dodge the … more →
Cultural Literacy
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wrote 3 months ago: Oh how this Hirsch is arrogant beyond my comprehension. I want to restrain from lashing out at Hirsc … more →
Literacy, Association, and Knowledge
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wrote 3 months ago: The public education system in America has been under scrutiny for years. The “No Child Left B … more →
