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Culture, Language, and Learning
Reflections on language, culture, and learning in an increasingly connected world.
Why Is August Called August? Reflections on the Teachers We Never Forget
I had intended to publish this reflection on August 1. August is now well underway. Sometimes life has other plans, and perhaps that is fitting for August. August…
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Toe Vocabulary and Idioms in English: From Big Toe to “Wiggle Room”
Did you know that August 6 is Wiggle Your Toes Day? Yes, apparently our toes have their own day. And while that may sound like one of those…
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Three Paintings, One Declaration: Art, History, and the Power of Revision
As a double major in fine arts and history, when I thought about how to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year, I didn’t reach for fireworks. I reached…
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July: The Global Stage and the Language of Strategy
The names of our months carry stories that have survived for more than two thousand years. July is no exception. Before the Roman calendar was reformed, July was…
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Why Is June Called June? History, June Weddings, and Lifelong Learning
As we welcome the month of June, many of us look forward to longer days, warmer weather, vacations, and time spent with family and friends. But have you…
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May: Making Space to Grow
The month of May takes its name from Maia, a figure from ancient Roman tradition associated with growth and the natural world. She is often connected to nurturing…
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