Every week, Dear Prudence answers additional questions from readers, just for Slate Plus members. Ashley C. Ford is filling in as Prudie for Jenée Desmond-Harris while she’s on parental leave. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, I’m an aspiring writer, and I’ve almost completed a good draft of what would be my first novel. A major plot…
Here in the twenty-twenties, a hopeful young novelist might choose to enroll in one of a host of post-graduate programs, and — with luck — there find a willing and able mentor. Back in the nineteen-thirties, things worked a bit differently. “In the spring of 1934, an aspiring writer named Arnold Samuelson hitchhiked from Minnesota…
A new program in the Burrell School District is giving Life Skills students a dose of reality with an emphasis on preparing them for postgraduate living. The new Instruction in Work and Independent Living program launched this year at Burrell High School is a culmination of life skills, speech and occupational therapy. The program, said…
When I sat down to interview Chloé Cooper Jones, I was unsure of what to expect. As a fellow writer, I admired her work, especially her writing, but I also felt a nagging uncertainty about my ability to fully grasp the depth of her insights. It was only after our conversation that I realized the…
In this intimate conversation from the Huberman Lab podcast, Robert recounts the harrowing day he suffered a stroke, the immediate actions that saved his life, and the peculiar sensations and visions he encountered as his brain teetered at the brink of death. Robert delves deep into the ensuing months of recovery, revealing the profound revelations…
Keeping students interested in learning can be a struggle for educators because it’s often difficult for learners to see any real-life relevance in the subjects. Research from the George Lucas Educational Foundation and a Bethel University research overview as well as classroom experience show that project-based learning can spark enthusiasm by exploring the real-world questions…
