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Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools
Maria Montessori stands in many ways as the mother of alternative education. The Italian physician and teacher invented a new kind of school, one with self-directed learning, classrooms with mixed age groups, and no grades. Now, on what would have been her 142 birthday, thousands of schools bear her name. These Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, many of which credit the free-flowing classes with teaching them to think differently and allowing them to change the world. Here are 10 of the most prominent.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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'Double Time': 6 stories about bringing up twins
First-time parenting? Try it times two. Writer Jane Roper shares her stories from her first three years of mothering twins.
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Maurice Sendak: 10 tweets about the 'Wild' author and illustrator
Children's author Maurice Sendak, creator of the darkly mischievous children's classic, "Where the Wild Things Are," has died at age 83. Mourning the loss of the beloved writer and illustrator, fans of his work took to Twitter to pay tribute to one of the most important children’s book writers of the 20th century. Take a look at some of the top tweets from the worlds of literature, film and beyond that celebrate the life Maurice Sendak.
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Mardi Gras: a guide to five of the biggest New Orleans parades
Parades known as krewes form the backbones of the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. Here are five of the biggest ones.
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E3 2010: What to expect from this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo
E3 2010: At this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, video game companies are going to try to convince you that 3-D screens, gesture-recognition cameras and ultra-sensitive motion controllers are what you need to have a good time.
06/14/2010 08:20 am -
Tina Fey to get prestigious Mark Twain humor prize
Tina Fey joins the ranks of Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin and others who have won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
05/25/2010 05:33 pm -
MacGruber? Nah, we like MacGyver. Here's MacGyver's top 5 stunts
In honor of MacGyver, here's a listing of his top five coolest and most random stunts.
05/21/2010 10:32 am -
Top Picks: Saturday Night Live, 'Dr. Zhivago,' Deepak Chopra, and other recommendations
Betty White hosts Saturday Night Live, newly restored ‘Dr. Zhivago’ on DVD, Deepak Chopra on ‘Oneness,’ and more top picks.
05/07/2010 06:00 pm -
Thanks to grassroots Facebook campaign, actress Betty White to host 'Saturday Night Live'
Betty White, whose career spans seven decades, will host a special Mother's Day episode of Saturday Night Live on May 8, thanks to a grassroots Facebook campaign.
05/07/2010 03:27 pm -
Veteran film critic Roger Ebert, Jim Carrey win Webby awards
It was announced Tuesday that longtime film critic Roger Ebert has been selected for a 'Webby' award, recognizing his work in online journalism. Actor and comedian Jim Carrey was also selected for a 'Webby.'
05/04/2010 05:14 pm -
Jimmy Fallon to host this year's prime-time Emmy Awards
Late Night host Jimmy Fallon will host the "62nd Primetime Emmy Awards" on August 29.
05/04/2010 05:07 pm -
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is first Seinfeld alum to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Former Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday.
05/04/2010 02:24 pm -
Washington's tax day 'tea party': sun, slogans, and a ukulele
The tax day 'tea party' in Washington felt like a party indeed, with protesters almost joyful on a summery day where they accused administration officials of treason and rallied for GOOOH.
04/15/2010 07:58 pm -
Top Picks: Mose Allison, Saturday Night Live, inaugural celebrations, and other recommendations
Mose Allison's latest CD 'The Way of the World,' 10 years of 'SNL' on NBC in 'Saturday Night Live in the 2000s,' 'The Official Inaugural Celebration' on DVD, and more top picks.
04/15/2010 12:05 pm -
Date Night: movie review
Steve Carell and Tina Fey played a bored suburban couple who stumble into the crime world in the action comedy ‘Date Night.’
04/09/2010 07:52 pm -
It's Betty White palooza! First SNL and now "Hot in Cleveland"
Betty White will co-star in the new sitcom "Hot in Cleveland."
03/16/2010 03:44 pm -
Conan O'Brien tour coming, but will he return to TV?
The Conan O'Brien tour, 'Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television,' will hit 30 cities while the comedian is contractually bound to stay away from TV.
03/11/2010 07:12 pm -
The Vote Will Chris Matthews act like Sean Connery on Celebrity Jeopardy?
Hardball host Chris Matthews will play on the celebrity version of the Jeopardy Thursday.
02/17/2010 11:13 pm -
Star: How Warren Beatty Seduced America
Does Warren Beatty deserve a spot in the pantheon of Hollywood greats?
02/02/2010 05:30 am -
Opinion Why has Hollywood forsaken conservatives?
Hollywood’s liberal bias is offensive – and bad business. It’s time conservatives changed this.
01/29/2010 11:31 am -
Decoder Wire Which president was the best football player?
Five modern US chief executives played football in college. Which president ranks as the greatest football player?
01/04/2010 11:56 am -
My George Bailey epiphany
‘It’s a wonderful life’ was required viewing at Christmas. Finally, one year, I saw its true mastery.
12/21/2009 11:23 am -
The Vote Palin, Shatner mock each other on Tonight Show
Palin, Shatner read excerpts from each other's books on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
12/14/2009 10:43 am -
Split life defined alleged Mumbai attack conspirator
David Coleman Headley lived in two worlds – using a fake name and a fake job to help a terrorist group in Pakistan plan the 2008 Mumbai attack and a potential attack against a Danish newspaper, the FBI says. He pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges Wednesday.
12/09/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Sarah Palin on Oprah Winfrey Show: Five best outtakes
In outtakes from Sarah Palin's appearance on Oprah Winfrey's show, Palin talks about about keeping a journal, not banning Harry Potter, and dressing up as Tina Fey.
11/16/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Mad Men's Don Draper effect
He's a suave role model, but what are viewers learning from his behavior?
11/06/2009 12:00 am -
One year after his election, what has Obama achieved?
Obama got off to a quick start. But almost one year after winning the presidency, his deeds are at risk of paling next to his aspirations.
11/02/2009 12:00 am -
Comedians slow to take jabs at Obama, but gloves are off now
Obama’s laid-back demeanor, and race, make him a tough mark. But comedians are starting to find ways to poke the president.
10/26/2009 01:00 am -
Soupy Sales, slapstick pioneer
The pie-in-the-face comic Soupy Sales died in New York Thursday.
10/23/2009 01:00 am
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