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Week in Review: July 27, 2018

What’s new this week: In an essay for Motherly, Longwood University Professor Catherine Franssen explains why respecting the individuality of […]

I recently watched The House with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler. Scott (Ferrell) and Kate (Poehler) Johansen are so excited […]

Ali’s my name, and pickling’s my game. I love pickles, and I’ve been on a five-year quest to find the […]

Despite the facts that 1) I love reading and 2) I love (and work closely with) higher ed, I’m kind […]

Last week, Erin, Teresa, and I were in D.C. for the Education Writers Association’s 70th Annual Seminar. While there was […]

It’s always enjoyable to attend the Education Writers Association National Seminar. I love seeing my colleagues, getting a pulse check […]

While Betsy DeVos will be the first education secretary to not address the annual Education Writers Association National Seminar, the […]

In the last 10 days, I’ve attended three conferences, worn three name badges, and given three presentations. It’s funny to […]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Even though I know it’s not truly traditional, my family is celebrating by wearing green and […]