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The Death of Genius in the Name of College
Some more external reading while I’m in Europe. You’ll be glad you clicked: http://beyond-school.org/2008/08/22/death-of-genius/
Can it really be called “activism” if you seek the university’s permission to do it?
There was an article on Maclean’s website today about the controversy surounding anti-abortion groups on university campuses. Some of these student-organized groups are attempting to become officially-sanctioned (and therefore funded) university clubs. Some schools have accepted these clubs, just as they would a chess club or a Latin club, while others haven’t. I won’t even [...]
Toronto homeschooled student places 16th in University of Toronto National Biology Competition
Taryn, get ready to have your name go ’round the blogosphere because people are talking about you! Taryn Vandenberg of Markham, Ontario came in an impressive 16th in the 2008 U. of T. National Biology Competition. Taryn, who has always been homeschooled, placed ahead of all students from a handful of prestigious Toronto private schools [...]