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Why Writers Love to Hate the M.F.A.
The New York Times
The proliferation and power of M.F.A.s in creative writing have created heated scholarly debate. Aspiring novelists, take note.
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Making America Great Again
The New York Times
Perceived as too progressive, A.P. History takes a right turn and ends up in the middle.
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Fighting for Free Speech on America's Campuses
The New York Times
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education wants students to know not just their First Amendment rights, but yours.
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Warrior Voices
The New York Times
Veterans learn to write the words they could not speak.
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A Degree of Certainty
The Washington Post
More college students will need a master's to stand out. But the decision to get one requires careful study.
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R.O.I.
The New York Times
Is graduate school worth it?
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Bringing the War Home
Psychotherapy Networker
Post traumatic stress disorder: How to treat the mental wounds of Iraq's war veterans.
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Tryouts for the Rest of Your Life
The New York Times
How to get into a top theater program: flap your arms, sing woo-woo-wah and hold your breath.
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Daunting Disability: PTSD, Commentary
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Up to 29 percent of Iraq veterans will likely suffer from PTSD.
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A Good Heart
Washingtonian magazine
The author's father had four heart attacks and died at 55. She was 47 with bad cholesterol numbers. Modern medicine, she discovered, had an antidote.
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Mr. Mindfulness
The Washington Post
Living in the moment is tough, even for the idea's leading exponent. Just ask Jon Kabat-Zinn.
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Ewww...Old People Sex!
Psychology Today Blog, Elder Care
Seniors are a frisky bunch, and getting friskier, researchers confirm.
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The SAT III?
The New York Times
The makers of the big test look for a way to measure the inner collegian.
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The Lion Tamer: Anger Management
Psychology Today
Steven Stosny is an expert in defusing high-voltage tempers. His insight: Self-love is more powerful than self-control.
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Where the Jobs Are
The New York Times
The 10 fastest growing fields.
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A Change of Mind
The Washington Post
Thanks to managed care, evidence-based medical practice and changing ideas about behavior, cognitive therapy is the talking cure of the moment.
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Adolescents, Sunny Side Up
The New York Times
A curriculum takes a pre-emptive strike against teenage depression.
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So You Want to Work for a Nonprofit?
The New York Times
How a casualty of Bear Stearns traded Wall Street for the do-good life.
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The Crucible
Teacher magazine
A New Jersey elementary school principal takes on the state and reforms her school.
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Making Friends with Autism
Parents magazine
Nate and Joshua's special relationship has taught them lessons that will last the rest of their lives.
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The Happy Heretic
The Washington Post
Martin Seligman thinks psychologists should help people be happy. Who could possibly have a problem with that?
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Gunfight at the HBO Corral
Premiere magazine
Z Channel’s mix of hard-to-see movies was Hollywood’s best-kept secret. Eventually it fell victim to the cable wars, and its visionary programmer killed his wife and shot himself in the head.
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The World Is Their Workplace
The New York Times
For students who seek internships and travel experience, international work-study programs do double duty.
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The Weeklong Semester
The New York Times
College programs tailored for adults come in many forms.
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The Betty Mystique
Washingtonian magazine
Betty Friedan will go down in history for launching the modern women’s movement, but in real life she was just as imperfect as most people.
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A Coach for 'Team You'
The Washington Post
Many who want a winning record in the game of life are skipping the shrink and hiring a life coach instead.
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Have Schtick, Will Travel
The Washington Post
An orthodox rabbi with an unorthodox approach hits the road in a reality TV show meant to treat the discord in America's families.
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So You Want to Be a Cybersleuth?
The New York Times
How a former golfer and rock guitarist found cutting-edge work fighting crime in the data sphere.
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So You Want to be a Teacher for America
The New York Times
How a 50-year-old banker turned relentless determination into relentless pursuit.
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Big on HGH?
The Washington Post
Human growth hormone helps small kids grow, but some call its wider use shortsighted.
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Rational Exuberance
The Washington Post
Psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison gives four cheers to this little-understood, often mocked, slightly scary emotion.
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On Beyond Worry
The Washington Post
Every child worries. For some, it becomes an anxiety disorder. Where do you draw the line?
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Teaching the Teachers: Those Who Can, and Can't
The New York Times
In some ways, today's new teachers resemble their graying counterparts. In others, they are quite different.
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Win With Mr. Rogers
The Washington Post
For a beautiful day in your mental neighborhood, steal some tips from sports psychology.
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The Humanitarian: Bobby Muller
Psychology Today
A bullet transformed him from bad-ass Marine to peace activist.
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See How they Grow
Parents magazine
All parents want their children to grow big and strong, but sometimes kids need a little help.