A Penn State training program helps K-12 teachers learn how to give students the confidence to ask questions and understand various perspectives about complex topics.
As I argued in an earlier column, political entrenchment has created a kind of no-man’s-land between the political left and right. Both sides …
In today’s politically polarized world, it can feel like there’s almost nothing Americans agree on.
In today’s politically polarized world, it can feel like there’s almost nothing Americans agree on.
Reading is a beloved pastime that's having a moment. A number of variables have helped to renew people's interest in reading. BookTok, a popul…
I’ve written numerous columns recently about the need to find common ground in today’s polarized political climate. One way to do this is by e…
I hope readers have been following my series of op-eds on ways to improve our political system. This is the final installment. For those who h…
In the 20th century, entrenched warfare was confined to the battlefield. In the 21st, it has moved into the political arena. A metaphorical no…
There’s a complaint that Liz Norell often hears from faculty at the University of Mississippi: Students are not doing the course readings.
In earlier columns, I discussed ways to make voting more convenient and how to prevent politicians from becoming complacent. Next, I want to a…


