So Much Scope for Imagination: The Vivid World of Anne of Green Gables

Step into the wide-eyed, wonder-filled world of Anne of Green Gables, where imagination reigns supreme and adventures await Anne at every turn.

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Simplicity and Goodness: The Thanksgiving Story

Take a virtual voyage on the Mayflower and experience it through the eyes of a child. The Thanksgiving Story offers children examples of the type of person they want to become.

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Well-Designed Assessments: Tips for Creating a Path to Success

While the content of tests and quizzes is clearly important, did you know that the format of a test can make a big difference in student success? Becky Holland, director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Barney Charter School Initiative, explains.

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BCSI Teacher Spotlight—Betsy Helton

Mrs. Betsy Helton teaches third grade at Seven Oaks Classical Academy in Ellettsville, Indiana. Learn how one teacher changed her perspective on history in the small moments of everyday teaching.

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The Real Treasure in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island

Shiver my timbers! Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic book, Treasure Island, codified the language of pirates that remains a staple of pop culture. But Treasure Island offers more than a high-seas adventure with swashbuckling characters, as Professor of Education Dan Coupland explains.

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Summer in Hillsdale

A quiet summer in Hillsdale ended up being my happiest of college, and was a much-needed source of quiet and perspective.

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College: A Time for Making Changes, Part 1

Even those who come to Hillsdale decided on a major may find themselves making an unexpected shift. From Greek to English or politics to biology, each of these stories is unique.

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City on a Hill, Part 3

Hillsdale has attracted not just patriotic professors but international students intrigued by its unique exhibition of American principles. Juan Vargas Hernandez ’21 hopes to take the principles Hillsdale stands for back to his home in Colombia.

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City on a Hill, Part 2

For professor of economics Ivan Pongracic, coming to America was a childhood dream come true. Having grown up in a communist country, he revels in teaching the American system and principles that were a beacon of hope to him as a child.

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All Will Be Received: Off-Campus Life at Hillsdale

“There is someone right here who knows you more than you do, who is making room on the couch, who is fixing a meal, who is putting on your favorite record, who is listening intently to what you have to say, who is standing there with you… This is where you belong.” —Sufjan Stevens, Michigan

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City on a Hill, Part 1

Associate professor of politics Khalil Habib watched Clint Eastwood movies as a child living in Bahrain, and his attitude immigrating at the age of nine was one of gratitude. Dr. Habib chose to study politics so he could take his experience as an immigrant and teach what America stands for.

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Beautiful Connections

Many students at Hillsdale are interested in both science and music. This overlap may seem surprising but is made easier in an environment that encourages excellence in all skills, not just those in your major.

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