Are you smarter than a second grader? https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Sierra_Leona Probably not. Dr. McBrayer was visiting his son’s second grade classroom. The
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Nimble
When I was an academic dean I would tell my faculty, Public Domain “We have to be nimble.” We know: Educational
Black Voices
History is the responsibility of every generation. Every generation needs a voice. Black history is no exception. Black intellectuals, pundits,
Race
“You are the first person who has ever said that to me.” People have asked me how I respond to
Movies: A Dozen to Deliberate
Movies to ponder, remind, celebrate, and warn. Boyhood 12 years. That’s how long it took Richard Linklater to shoot
Agassiz
“I have taught men to observe.” His greatest work, Louis Agassiz believed, was observation. If observation is essence of
Top 10 (2014)
Most Liked, Shared, & Discussed 2014 Warp#Woof Essays 1. “Family” (11 February) What questions should we ask about watching movies
The Simpsons and Christmas
The Simpsons have been on the air for 26 seasons . . . . . . An eternity on television
Thanksgiving
“I have not missed it!” So says Scrooge on Christmas morning . . . . . . when he discovers
Succession
His life’s work will be reduced to the gavel of an auctioneer. A friend tells this story (specifics have been