Historian Thomas Wermuth says New York — not New England — was the strategic heart of the American Revolution.

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Ms. Winthrop is the director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and led its global task force on A.I. and education. I am a big fan of technology. I’ve blissfully given ...

This ethics module for cybersecurity-related courses includes a reading, homework assignments, and case studies, all designed to spark a conversation about ethical issues that students will face in ...

Few moments in a television series are as important as the first time we meet an important character. Whether they're the star of the show or a late-season villain, their debuts often have to show ...

We face an existential challenge in America. Major shifts in demographic change, housing affordability, and race and class inequality threaten to destabilize our already tenuous social fabric. We ...

Students increasingly have the option to submit a video introduction, recorded on their phone or laptop, with their college application. This is a way for admissions officers to get a better idea of ...

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In our guides to the classics, experts explain key literary works. It’s 400 years since the publication of the complete edition of British philosopher Francis Bacon’s Essays. Not without pride, Bacon ...

The popularity of Leibniz in recent years gives an added interest to this new critical edition of the masterly epitome of the great philosopher's views. A running commentary accompanies each paragraph ...

A compelling introduction is crucial for making a strong first impression in your cover letter. Personalize your cover letter by addressing the hiring manager by name and tailoring your opening to ...