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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Modern Languages, Anderson University (Indiana) Tenured: No Age: 32 Education: B.A., English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. Mitchell L. H. Douglas, Indiana University - Indianapolis; Prof.

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Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service and the Power of Supporting Our Communities

Active Minds

Authored by Active Minds. Today, the 30th commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, celebrates the legacy of one of historys most transformative leaders and calls on each of us to honor his life through action. Dr. Kings unwavering commitment to civil rights, social justice, and equality reminds us of the profound impact we can have when we come together in service of others.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Modern Languages, Anderson University (Indiana) Tenured: No Age: 32 Education: B.A., English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. Mitchell L. H. Douglas, Indiana University - Indianapolis; Prof.

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Facing College Rejection Together: Building Confidence After Early Applications

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

For many high school students, early college applications are a huge milestone. They put in countless hours on essays, interviews, and preparing their application materials, only to face the emotional weight of rejection. As a parent, it can be tough to watch your child experience this disappointment, but its important to remember that rejection is not a reflection of their worth or future potential.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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California Dreaming for#ASCA25!

School Counselor Blog

I can't wait to connect and share with other school counselors at the 2025 American School Counselor Association Conference in Long Beach, CA! Check out my session for #ASCA25 : Design Products to Promote Your Program with Andrea Burston ( @jyjcounselor ) This session will provide participants with the opportunity to design materials with Canva that you can start using immediately to promote your program!