Learning to Change the World

Oct 13 2015

Many times when I turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper, I am surprised and discouraged by the narrow-minded thinking of numerous public figures. My time as a Friends’ Central student has made me.

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Can Schools Create Leaders?

Oct 09 2015
On chromosome 11 there is a gene associated with leadership. Variants of this gene enhance sociability, conscientiousness, and courage - traits we associate with leaders. But a few strands of protein.
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Critical Times for Critical Thinkers

Oct 09 2015
As any parent will tell you, teenagers no longer speak on the phone, even with their friends. Instead, they communicate through their fingers with typed words. Facebook posts, text messages, tweets,.
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Rankings Aren’t Everything: What Matters in Your College Search

Oct 09 2015
Every student is an individual with his or her own interests. If your top concern is a college’s ranking, you are missing some great opportunities. “Best” is much more nuanced than a simple list can.
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