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Stories from JSTOR Daily about education, libraries, learning, and student life.
9 Ways to Create an “Intellectually Humble” Classroom
A university faculty member offers practical pedagogical steps to incorporate in the classroom to foster an intellectually humble environment.
Richard Nixon Redux
On the fiftieth anniversary of US President Richard M. Nixon’s resignation from office, we offer a collection of stories to contextualize his decision.
Celebrating the Fourth of July
Take a moment to contemplate the history and complexity of Independence Day, American Style.
Motherhood in America: A Reading List
The experience and work of motherhood remained understudied for generations, but since the 1970s, scholars have engaged with the topic in diverse ways.
Reading for Juneteenth
The JSTOR Daily editors have rounded up a collection of stories that discuss the origins, meaning, and legacy of Juneteenth.
An Editor Bids JSTOR Daily Farewell
Editor-in-Chief Catherine Halley founded JSTOR Daily in 2014. She wishes us well by selecting a few of her favorite stories from the past decade.
The Federalist No. 1: Annotated
Alexander Hamilton’s anonymous essay challenged the voting citizens of New York to hold fast to the truth when deciding to ratify (or not) the US Constitution.
Capturing the Civil War
The images, diaries, and ephemera in Grand Valley State University’s Civil War and Slavery Collection reveal the cold realities of Abraham Lincoln’s world.
Building Classroom Discussions around JSTOR Daily Syllabi
Help students develop discussion skills using JSTOR Daily syllabi and roundups as catalysts for classroom conversations.