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Why do teachers make us read old stories?

Why do teachers make us read old stories?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why do teachers make us read old stories? Nathan, 12, Chicago, Illinois There are probably as many reasons to read old stories
Elisabeth Gruner, University of Richmond 12 Apr 2026
The two lives of Chuck Norris

The two lives of Chuck Norris

(RICHMOND, VA) “Chuck Norris doesn’t do push-ups. He simply pushes the world down.” “Chuck Norris counted to infinity – twice.” “Chuck Norris once strangled someone – with a cordless phone” In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Chuck Norris, the 1980s action star, became a tongue-in-cheek model of
Ben Pettis, University of Richmond 03 Apr 2026
For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

(RICHMOND, VA) Do you ever find yourself at the end of a nonstop day feeling like you haven’t made progress on the things that are actually important to you? If so, you’re not alone. If you are a person with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, you might
Laura E. Knouse, University of Richmond 02 Apr 2026

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