In recent years, permanent supportive housing managed by both public housing authorities and independent nonprofits has been the single most effective mechanism for cities to help a growing population of individuals who are chronically homeless. To be considered chronically homeless under the federal definition, an individual must be continuously homeless and living in a shelter […] … learn more→

A seasonal change is in the air. With a minimal amount of nostalgia about the dwindling days of this unique summer, let’s turn to how we can make the most of the rest of 2020 — clearly a year for the history books. As a historian, what concerns me is: What will our history of […] … learn more→

The big idea When students attend ethnically diverse colleges, their enriched experience transforms how they view different ethnic groups and better prepares them for life and work in 21st century America. This finding is based on the responses of nearly 4,000 students from 28 U.S. colleges who completed annual surveys between 1999 and 2004 about their […] … learn more→

The other day I had an actual 3D, face to face lunch with a colleague, let’s call him Simon. After months of 2D Zoom catch ups, it was lovely to be in an actual cafe on campus, eating steaming hot noodles. Simon and I were meant to be discussing business, but of course the conversation […] … learn more→

Getting a quote for auto insurance has never been easier, now that most insurance companies offer online quote options. You can also use rate comparison websites that filter results from multiple companies within seconds. However, not all insurance policies are created equal. Just because the process is simple doesn’t mean you should jump on the […] … learn more→

The metaphor of learning as a product of a transmission still determines a common way of understanding training processes. By the general public, but also in university settings. Thus, the image of the teacher who transmits knowledge to students remains in force, who write down the knowledge in the form of notes. Taking the model to an […] … learn more→

Do you pick up any old notebook and pen when you need them, or do you have a thing for Moleskines or Montblancs? Whether or not you’re picky, know that tools for the hands are tools for the brain. Handwritten notes are a powerful tool for encrypting embodied cognition and in turn supporting the brain’s capacity for retrieval of information. […] … learn more→

In recent weeks, the incidence of COVID-19 in Spain has increased . In addition, recent scientific evidence shows that minors seem to be infected between a third and a half than adults and that if they are older than 10 years, they are just as contagious as adults . Given this situation, the concern of families and teachers about planning to return to classrooms in […] … learn more→

Unfortunately, COVID has reaped havoc on many people’s finances. Not just individuals, but businesses as well. A lot of businesses have even had to go as far as to close their doors for good. While this is truly troubling, it is all possible that it could have been avoided. How, you might ask? Well, with […] … learn more→