I’ve been watching a lot of Sesame Street lately online with Xander. In addition to the usual pedagogical/educational content, I’ve been enjoying the angles directed at parents. This is Patrick Stewart saying “Make it so, Number One!” clearly alluding to his role as Captain Pickard. Then there is Sarah Jessica Parker, “Waiting for Big.” Various singers’—Feist, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones—modified versions of their popular songs are quite creative too. I’m glad that the good people at Sesame Street take the time to make the show enjoyable for parents, who inevitable sit through it with their kids.
University of Phoenix:
Every career reaches a turning point. At that time, the right actions could propel you toward great opportunities and accomplishments. While being indecisive could leave your career growth at a standstill for years.
They will talk to me about my personal education plan. But I don’t think I should learn how to write from them…. I have no idea what list I’m on that leads them to send marketing material to me.
At some schools, failure goes from zero to 50
In my undergraduate classes, the minimum score is a zero. Students have a tough time dealing with that idea.
Fairness, idealism and other atrocities: Commencement advice you’re unlikely to hear elsewhere
It certainly contains advice you’ll not hear anywhere…