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Deborah Fallows
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Deborah Fallows is a writer, linguist and fellow at New America. She has written extensively on language, education, families and work, China, and travel for The Atlantic, National Geographic, Slate, The New York Times, The LA Times, and The Washington Monthly.
The Flying Housewife
50 years ago, Jerrie Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world.
Going Home to Columbus
A generation returns to build lives and a town.
A Creative Way to Educate Low-Income Students
In Columbus, Ohio, an innovative school has patched together state funds, work study, and grants to give at-risk kids a high-quality education.
Not Your Mother’s Library
How Columbus, Ohio, is building community spaces for the 21st century
The Iron Pigs Come to Allentown
Changing the spirit of a town with sports
Vaulting to Great Heights in Allentown
How girls from the Lehigh Valley become world-class gymnasts
Build Your Own 3D Printer
High-school science projects from Mississippi
The Modern Orphans of Mississippi
"Actually, the children live very well."
A Real Story of Memorial Day
The origins of this weekend's holiday, linking Mississippi and The Atlantic
Students From Mississippi Write About Their State
"MSMS is often referred to as the most diverse square mile in the state of Mississippi, alluding to academic interests, ethnicities, belief systems, aspirations, and much more," a high school senior writes. "It's true."
A Mississippi School Striving for Excellence
“I am so happy to be here. I have so many opportunities. I am so fortunate.”
Swampwise!
Dipthongs turn into monopthongs, and other adventures among the cypress knees.
The Word Cloud of a Town
How the people of Sioux Falls describe themselves and their hometown
What My School Means to Me: Essays from 3 High Schoolers
How students at an unusual school think—and write—about their experience.
Why We Never Get Over High School
Across the nation, people have different questions they ask when meeting someone new. There are hidden meanings in all of them—including a popular one about schooling.