Tessa Carter

Tessa Carter is a 2013 graduate of The King’s College in New York City. At King’s she tutored students in writing and political philosophy and was involved with the debate society, theater, and the literature club. She enjoys writing and teaching and would like one day to tend a garden in England.

Articles

September 20, 2013

The Pleasures of Poetry in an Age of Abstraction

Tessa Carter

The case for poetry inside and outside the classroom.

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September 19, 2013

Education by Metaphor

Tessa Carter

Professor Robert Frost on poetry and education.

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September 18, 2013

Beach Books Roundup

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Join the conversation around NAS's August report Beach Books 2012-2013.

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September 13, 2013

The Fall 2013 Issue of Academic Questions Is Out

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The fall 2013 issue of AQ features "critical thoughts in critical times."

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July 4, 2013

Liberty and Letters: Celebrating Independence Day

Tessa Carter

The legacy of July 4 through the eyes of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

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July 1, 2013

Women and Philosophy

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Will studying more female philosophers draw more women to philosophy? Dr. Wood weighs in.

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June 26, 2013

Multiple Choice Math: A Mismatch of Standards

Tessa Carter

Wrinkles in the transition from high school to college come in several shades.

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June 13, 2013

NAS President to Debate at AAUP Conference

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Peter Wood will debate issues concerning higher ed at AAUP's Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., this Friday.

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May 30, 2013

Videos from A Mighty Maze: Dinner and Keynote Speaker Tom Wolfe

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Videos from NAS's 2013 conference dinner and Tom Wolfe's keynote address.

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