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We just returned from a Smithsonian organized tour of Southern Africa. The expertise Smithsonian makes available during these outings is well worth the price. One of the experts who traveled with us was Dr. Don Wilson. In addition to accompanying … Continue reading →

I recently read this USA article on college majors to ignore if you are worried about college debt. The basic purpose of the analysis provided in the article was to determine which jobs that require a college degree generate little … Continue reading →

I have written about sharing Flickr photos with Creative Commons licenses before, but I am now in a situation to do this systematically and with a collection of images learners may find useful. We are spending a couple of weeks … Continue reading →

Why can’t academics write so nonacademics can understand? In this day of people turning away from science, we better figure it out. We do have our jargon and expectations for stating things with less than total certainty. It turns out … Continue reading →

I stumbled across this post from a sixth-grade teacher about how she handles tough topics in her classroom. The issue of what teachers at all levels should discuss in their classrooms seems under added scrutiny as some politicians make claims … Continue reading →