“ Sche-Hao “Thomas” Wang is a filmmaker whose work combines introspective storytelling with broad appeal, making him a unique creative voice in both editing and directing. Originally from Taiwan and now based in Los Angeles, Wang’s style draws on his background in theater and philosophy, which was further refined during his MFA studies at USC’s … Read more
In this revealing episode, host Mike Palmer delves into the concerning increase in chronic absenteeism among students in the United States, as highlighted in a recent article from The New York Times. The discussion shifts to explore how AI-powered chatbots and personal virtual assistants like “Ed” from AllHere are being used to address this issue, … Read more
Regardless of Banksy’s true identity, Lazarides is focused on moving forward with his photography. “I’m excited to get back to what I love doing, which is taking pictures,” he says. “I just want to get back to the purity of what it’s all about.” As for the future, Lazarides is optimistic. “It feels good to … Read more
James Fallows is a seasoned journalist with a long and distinguished career as a writer and editor. He also served as the chief speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter. In a recent article on his blog, he conducts an interview with himself about the election, questioning why Trump is failing to attract anyone beyond his fervent … Read more
Billy – Black Christmas If it weren’t for Billy from Black Christmas, we wouldn’t have Michael Myers. Director Bob Clark revealed that John Carpenter asked him about a sequel to the cult holiday horror film, and Clark suggested a killer who preys on assertive young women escaping from an institution and returning to town on … Read more
The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers are exposed to – and believe – conspiracy theories on social media. But the research also found that teaching students media literacy is associated with healthy online habits like fact-checking before sharing on … Read more
Halloween may seem like just a fun holiday for kids in spooky costumes, but the allure of the supernatural, especially in the form of gothic art, is something that captivates us all. The Gothic Modern exhibition opening in Helsinki and traveling to other European cities highlights the enduring appeal of this dark and mysterious style. … Read more
At present, I have decided to turn this into a weekly feature that will showcase new and free artificial intelligence tools that could be utilized in the classroom. The latest additions include: – The Brisk Teaching extension for Chrome, which provides easy access to various AI tools, directly from where you are already working. – … Read more
In 2015, when I first played as Maxine Caulfield in the original Life Is Strange, it was only the second time I had ever played a game starring a teenaged girl. (The first time was The Last of Us: Left Behind, which came out the year before.) It was an awkward game in a few … Read more
“There are goals and metrics that are set for a president,” McClure said. “And those metrics are typically tied to the strategic plan of the institution. And so, in a lot of ways, what you’re evaluating is not necessarily the individual performance of the president, but the institution’s performance in relationship to the goals that … Read more