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Keyword: America

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Cassandra Shaurette

One word defined in Keywords for Children’s Literature by Philip Nel and Lissa Paul is “America”. This word is described by the shared values among US citizens, such as freedom, bravery, liberty, and democracy, and …

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The Variability of Education

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Alex Harmann

Most people would tell you education is important. This is usually true since everyone needs to learn to function with or without society in one way or another. However, people’s experiences with education are varied. …

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Who is American?

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Paul Hundal

“America” by Kirsten Silva Gruesz is an essay all about what it means to be/identify as an American, and what “America” the word represents/describes. The word “America” itself is a little ironic because it “has …

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All About EDUCATION

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Kelly Hanlon

We all learn something new each day, and education in general is an integral part of just about every single person’s life.  Whether it’s a bright-eyed kindergartner hopping off the yellow school bus, an ambitious …

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Mindfulness in Education

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Bridget M.

In the modern world, childhood is becoming increasingly complex. Kids face intense pressure and competitiveness at school, bullying, or problems in their home life all while living in an age of social media bombardment. A …

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Girlhood

Posted on February 10, 2019 by GRACE HERNDON

https://www.skatekitchenfilm.com/trailer/ In “Meet Kirsten” and “Kirsten Learns a Lesson,” the idea of Reid-Walsh’s “Girlhood” is represented by female friendships and the role of a girl within a household within a patriarchal society, while in the …

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13 Reasons Why NOT

Posted on April 29, 2017 by EllieSULLIVAN

13 Reasons Why is a popular television show depicting a teenager dealing with the bullying and criticism that defines high school and eventually her suicide.  The show portrays a typical teenager with a normal family …

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Gender, Today

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ALEXANDRIAIPPOLITO

  Identity is a reoccurring theme in society today. One cannot simply scroll through their social media outlets without viewing a post or comments on the topics of gender, sex, and identity. In New York …

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Childhood Protection – What Would You Do?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by KaitlinMaxa

An average scroll through Facebook will lead the user to a wide variety of videos, posts, pictures, articles, and more. As I was scrolling through, I came across a video that caught my attention. The …

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Defying Gender Stereotypes Considering Only 19% of Surgeons are Female

Posted on April 28, 2017 by KALEYLARSON

http://www.uwhealth.org/news/uw-health-women-surgeons-help-start-and-are-part-of-twitter-meme/50733 In her Keyword essay “Tomboy,” Michelle Ann Abate defines a tomboy as a girl who is willing to reject feminine stereotypes. Abate believes that it is commonly accepted that “there’s a certain way girls …

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