100 years of women at Jewell

In September 1917, the headline: “GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! Our Time Has Come At Last and They Are Now About the Hill” appeared in Jewell’s then newspaper, “Student.” For the first time, women could attend William Jewell College.  The all-male student body was, naturally, filled with excitement at such an announcement.…

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Oklahoma teachers protest for funding

On Thursday, April 12, Oklahoma teachers ended a walkout that began Monday, April 2 without the protest’s goals having been met. The walkout lasted almost two weeks and caused entire districts to close. The end came when one of the state’s largest teachers’ unions, the Oklahoma Education Association, ended official…

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From the Journey: Emily Lynch

Around Nov. 4, I remember being absolutely frustrated logging onto social media. Not only was my Facebook bombarded with engagements and babies, but also with politics involving education and teachers. “Vote no on Amendment 3” or “Vote yes on Amendment 3: Hold our teachers accountable!” seemed to be the new hot…

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