When I made the decision to read California’s 1,000-page proposal to transform math education in public schools, I quickly realized that even unproven ideas could become official instructional policies. In 2021, the state released a draft of the California Mathematics Framework (CMF), which aimed to provide new opportunities in science and tech careers for students …
By the time the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, many Americans had already opened their wallets to protest. In the approximately 24 hours after the Court’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization leaked early, ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, raised a staggering $12 million. Reproductive Freedom for All also …
Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away last night at the age of 90, embarked on one of the most extraordinary political journeys in American history. However, her final years were marred by unpleasant circumstances. While it may be considered too early to bring this up, Feinstein has received the tributes she deserves upon her official …
Are you in search of a purple wig for your daughter’s school event? Look no further! I faced a similar challenge recently, and despite my reservations about using Amazon, it turned out to be my best option. However, I must admit, shopping on Amazon has become quite frustrating lately. Let me walk you through my …
The Evolution of Ethics in the Supreme Court The contemporary ethical standards that many Americans want to see the Supreme Court adhere to are exactly that—contemporary. Throughout the Court’s long history, justices have had conflicts of interest that we would find unacceptable today. And in the past, people didn’t seem to mind quite so much. …
Caesars are back, big Caesars and little Caesars, in big countries and small countries, in advanced nations and developing nations. The world seems to be teeming with self-proclaimed strongmen strutting their stuff or waiting in the wings, plotting a comeback after a humiliating fall. And we thought this couldn’t happen here. How can these uncouth …
After the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953, there was a joke circulating among the underground circles in Moscow. It was said that the Politburo discovered three envelopes on Stalin’s desk. The first envelope had the inscription “Open after my death” and contained a letter instructing his successors to bury his body next to Lenin’s …
What is Google Search in 2023? Google Search has undergone incredible transformation since its inception 25 years ago. Today, it has evolved into much more than a simple index of online information. It has become a reference guide for the physical world, encompassing comprehensive maps and cataloging vast amounts of data. It combines elements of …
Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Updated at 9:00 a.m. ET on September 21, 2023 The Burnout Epidemic: Understanding and Combating Exhaustion in the Workplace In Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov, Alyosha, the novel’s central protagonist, seeks solace and purpose in …
If you were looking for online therapy between 2017 and 2021, it’s likely that you came across BetterHelp. BetterHelp claims to be the largest provider of online therapy, boasting over 2 million users. Once you landed on their website, you would have filled out an intake questionnaire, similar to what you would do at a …