Winter is the cruelest of quarters. One day you're making merry and ringing in the new year, the next you're expected to have read all of your coursework and to bounce back to student life with the youth and agility of, well, a student... If you feel the winter quarter sads, try these quick tips…
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The philosophy of education in the U.S. is always subject to disagreement and controversy, but everyone can agree on this: It’s never, ever static. The dynamics in education often seem like those of a pendulum swinging back and forth, from one extreme to the other, as policymakers, curriculum designers and book writers continue to define…
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When I graduated from the University of Washington, I immediately started my dream career. Was it a position of prestige and wealth, you ask? Am I rolling in Franklins? Am I some rockstar, mogul, or entrepreneur? Have I launched my humanities degree into some lucrative business venture or position of power? Nope, none of that—after…
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1. Find an "Accountabilibuddy" If you've been reading eNotes study tips for a while now you'll already know the importance of making flash cards and creating a study schedule in time for finals week, so here's a new tip for you. Make a pact with a friend to be accountabilibuddies; you will agree to check…
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Teacher’s Corner is a monthly newsletter from eNotes just for teachers. In it, experienced educator and eNotes contributor Susan Hurn shares her tips, tricks, and insight into the world of teaching. Check out this month’s Teacher’s Corner column below, or sign up to receive the complete newsletter in your inbox at eNotes.com. I recently read an…
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We're excited to announce that eNotes students are now able to redeem their eNotes points for real life rewards! Become an eNotes TA to turn your eNotes points into gift cards to your favorite shops. We have just posted a number of gift cards to various shops, including Starbucks, Amazon, Target, and more, on our…
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Food makes everything better. Using it as a motif, or repetitive symbol, in literature makes reading all the more delicious. Who would not wish to take a bite out of Madame Bovary’s ultra-chav wedding’s Savoy cake, or know for themselves exactly how bad that gruel was in Oliver Twist. Check these ten famous literature munchies and…
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Teacher’s Corner is a monthly newsletter from eNotes just for teachers. In it, experienced educator and eNotes contributor Susan Hurn shares her tips, tricks, and insight into the world of teaching. Check out this month’s Teacher’s Corner column below, or sign up to receive the complete newsletter in your inbox at eNotes.com. Keeping Up with Assessment…
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