Academic Blogs and Papers

Blog Post | 5 Essential Books and Films on Diversity, Equity and Social Justice

Academic environments that value diversity are proven to positively affect students' performance, personal growth and intellectual engagement. In fact, a study conducted by The Century Foundation shows that diversity education can improve all forms of critical thinking, as well as open-mindedness in class discussions.

So how can you make sure that you’re supporting and creating a culture of inclusivity in your class? Before you can have a conversation about diversity, equity and social jus...

Blog Post | What Can I Do With a Masters in Early Childhood Education?

The CDC found that high-quality early education can improve a child’s cognitive development, emotional development, self-regulation and academic achievement. And teachers experience powerful benefits too, by virtue of inspiring children to find joy in the classroom.

The future of early childhood education (ECE) as an industry is also pretty bright. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in early childhood education are set to grow 18% by 2030, which is much faster than average....

Blog Post | How to Apply for Graduate School

Nearly two million Americans are currently enrolled in graduate programs, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And it's easy to see why. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, master's-degree graduates earn 18% more than those with only a bachelor's degree. Unemployment rates improve by 35%.

A graduate degree can also give you invaluable access to networking, which is a powerful asset when searching for jobs. Mentorship from professors, as well as connecti...

Blog Post | 4 Steps to Prepare for Your Next Exam

For many people, the hardest part of taking a test is preparing for it. It can be difficult to carve out the time to study, and even more difficult to feel productive once you actually sit down to get it done. But there are some helpful steps you can take to make exam prep easier. Let’s take a look at them.

Before you actually begin studying, you should have an understanding of how you should be studying. You may think you’ve got it figured out—notes? Check. Textbook? Check. But there’s mu...
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A Fragmented Autobiography of a Monster and his Creator: the Origins of Mary Shelley

At the forefront of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein, there lies a question of what Shelley refers to in the novel as “accursed origins.” The story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster has long been hailed one of the great gothic tales of all time, but the story is not simply a tale of horror, extending instead into the question of moral vs. amoral creationism. Far surpassing