by Rob Reynolds | May 28, 2021 | The Art of Learning
As a student, you may wonder how it’s possible to determine what actually happened in the past. How do we speak with any kind of certainty about the existence of historical figures or the occurrence of historical events? Indeed, in a world where there are so many... 
by Grace Burns | Apr 15, 2021 | The Art of Learning
“Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” This quote, or some version of it, has been the long-time mantra of history teachers facing students who don’t exactly share their passion for the past. Teachers, probably since time immemorial, have held this... 
by Grace Burns | Apr 1, 2021 | The Art of Learning
If the year 2020 brought you disappointment, disillusionment, and dismay, you’re certainly not alone. The cancellations of favorite traditions and the disruption of normal life brought feelings of negativity and frustration, if not moments of complete melancholy, to...