Words of Wisdom January 31, 2023
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham
“The connection, that’s what’s important – that through this medium we can, perhaps, understand and touch each other.”
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Ear Candy
Tenderness
Tenderness, from New York based band Parquet Courts, keeps popping up on almost every playlist Spotify recommends for me. The song somehow feels new and familiar at the same time and it has quickly taken over as one of my favorite songs for fall. I may...
Tips & Tools
Remote school doesn’t have to be terrible. Here’s how to rethink virtual learning
The technology already exists. All that’s missing is the vision and the right partnerships. Fast Company 4-16-21 Excerpt: “One of the big learnings from the COVID-19-induced school shutdowns is that virtual learning, quality education, and career readiness don’t need to be mutually exclusive. The failure of...
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1 In 7 People Are ‘Some Other Race’ On The U.S. Census. That’s A Big Data Problem
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Ear Candy
The Velvet Underground – Rock & Roll
Fitting nicely into this week’s Too Dope Theme: “Rock & Roll” (sometimes spelled Rock ‘n’ Roll) is a song by the Velvet Underground, originally appearing on their 1970 album Loaded....