When Reality Contradicts the Fictional Novel We Long Believed (Or At Least We Were Taught to Believe)

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Lord of the Flies was written by Sir William Golding and published in 1954, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1984. (1) What was the basis for the book? (2) How does it affect systemic racism? (3) How a 1965 true story contradicts Golding’s thesis. … Read more When Reality Contradicts the Fictional Novel We Long Believed (Or At Least We Were Taught to Believe)

Dr. Hakeem Olusey – A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson   Dr. Hakeem Olusey is an internationally recognized astrophysicist. He has three degrees in physics and one in mathematics. Hakeem has a long and distinguished career … Read more Dr. Hakeem Olusey – A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars

Partner Spotlight: Treehouse

by Will Hallett

“People that work at Treehouse are truly passionate about this work. They really care and are committed to making a difference.” – Ernest Henderson, Treehouse Regional Director, Education Program Services MISSION Treehouse gives foster kids a childhood and a future. They envision — and strive to create — a world where every child who has … Read more Partner Spotlight: Treehouse