How Politically Correct Art Is Leading To The Age Of Didacticism

We used to have best-selling poets, mind you. But as Mark Naida points out in The Federalist, for the past 50 years, poetry “has been largely confined to university English departments.” Yet Kaur has managed to become famous by posting her work on Instagram, accompanied by simple hand-drawn illustrations. The only problem? They’re not really poetry.

Although her book may lead readers to read real poetry for the first time since high school, she is not really making poetry herself. She uses neither images, nor poetic devices, nor characters. She presents vacuous statements that invite readers to insert themselves. Her writing is meant to be so relatable that it becomes meaningless.

Blanc shows kindness to others

“She is extremely helpful with other students, especially those who are struggling, to the point that she is almost like having a second teacher in the room,” Rowland said. “She always seeks to look out for others and genuinely cares for their well-being as their friend.”

He feels fortunate to not just have her in his class for one year but two.

Blanc’s advice to other middle and high school students is, “don’t be afraid to be different.”

“People may laugh at you, and I know from experience that people are going to laugh at you, but you have to stick with what you know and what your parents have taught you and what God has shown you,” she said. “Stick to what you know and be different.”

Her other passion is singing. She has performed in school talent shows and at church. She hopes to sing in the Sunday morning praise team at Grace Heartland Church when she’s older.

“It’s really the thought of expressing how you are feeling in words through music,” she said.

Boulder High teacher — with help from alumni — looks to revive school's Owl newspaper

Boulder High teacher Jonathan Wright holds a copy of the student newspaper The Prep Owl from 1917 in a storage closet at the school on Friday. Wright is going to try to restart the defunct publication. (Paul Aiken / Staff Photographer)

Boulder High language arts teacher Jonathan Wright is talking up the value of high school newspapers in an effort to recruit enough students to resurrect the school's long-running student publication.

He needs about 25 students to sign up when registration starts next month after receiving approval from the language arts department and Boulder High's principal to bring back The Owl.

"Now it goes to the will of the students," he said.

The Owl went online-only in 2010 because of budget cuts, low enrollment and not enough revenue from ads, and the newspaper class was combined with yearbook. By 2014, with only one student signed up for the newspaper side of the class, The Owl disappeared altogether.

An Owl alum, Steve Knopper, heard that the paper no longer was operating and talked to Wright and the former adviser, Jeff Likes, about how to bring it back. Likes is retiring at the end of the school year.

Believers in exemplary language arts

B is for Brave, undaunted by challenges
E is for Earnest, ever sincere
L is for Light-hearted, free from worries
I is for Illuminating, a fount of knowledge
E is for Easygoing, a breeze to get along with
V is for Vital, so important and loved
E is for Enthusiastic, ever encouraging
R is for Reassuring, a comforting presence
S is for Sensitive, keenly perceptive

I is for Impressive, an outstanding talent
N is for Nurturing, you bring out the good in people

E is for Exciting, a thrill to be with
X is for X-ray, you always have sharp insights
E is for Essential, you are important to us
M is for Memorable, the days spent in your company
P is for Playful, so fun to be with
L is for Light-hearted, you have an easy laughter
A is for Adventurous, leaping into the unknown
R is for Rational, ever logical
Y is for Youth, eternally young at heart

L is for Leader, where you go others will follow
A is for Arresting, capturing the attention of all
N is for Noteworthy, having remarkable achivements
G is for Good-natured, a sweet person
U is for Unequaled, simply peerless
A is for Affirmative, seeking the positive in others
G is for Gallant, ever honorable
E is for Excellent, of the finest character

A is for Altruistic, you place others before yourself
R is for Radiant, you are a shining light
T is for Terrific, so awesome
S is for Scintillating, you shine brilliantly

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R is for Reassuring, a comforting presence
A is for Affable, instantly likeable
I is for Inspirational, the ability to motivate
S is for Spectacular, truly remarkable
I is for Important, an asset to society
N is for Noble, an honorable heart
G is for Generous, a kind heart

T is for Tolerant, endless patience
H is for Heroic, noble and self-sacrificing
E is for Endearing, so loveable

B is for Boisterous, bringer of good cheer
A is for Affirmative, seeking the positive in others
R is for Rare, your friendship is gold

F is for Funny, a true comedian
O is for Observant, keenly perceptive
R is for Rebellious, going against the grain

L is for Light-hearted, you have an easy laughter
A is for Attentive, paying heed to others' needs
N is for Noble, self-sacrificing
G is for Good-humored, always in good cheer
U is for Understanding, boundless patience
A is for Able, succeeding in all you set out to do
G is for Groovy, the coolest
E is for Engaging, winning others over

A is for Affectionate, exuding warmth and tenderness
R is for Remarkable, so exceptional
T is for Tender, a gentle soul
S is for Smart, a keen intellect

G is for Gracious, considerate of others
O is for Optimistic, unbeaten by adversity
O is for Obliging, willing to accommodate
D is for Daring, succeeding in things others fear to try
N is for Noteworthy, having remarkable achivements
E is for Ethical, an upright person
S is for Smiling, your smile lights up my day
S is for Sanguine, always looking up

We take pride in lovely language arts

W is for Warm, a loving heart
E is for Ethical, an upright person

T is for Thorough, attentive to details
A is for Altruistic, you place others before yourself
K is for Kind, you have a good heart
E is for Enriching, bettering others

P is for Patient, understanding towards others
R is for Reassuring, a comforting presence
I is for Illuminating, a fount of knowledge
D is for Devoted, unwavering faithfulness
E is for Engaging, winning others over

I is for Inquisitive, a curious intellect
N is for Noble, an honorable heart

L is for Laidback, you have a relaxed charm
O is for Open-hearted, filled with generosity
V is for Variety, a bag of surprises
E is for Efficient, succeeding at tasks
L is for Laidback, not sweating the small stuff
Y is for Yearning, a drive to succeed

L is for Likeable, instantly pleasing
A is for Arresting, capturing the attention of all
N is for Nice, a sweet soul
G is for Gracious, considerate of others
U is for Uber, simply outstanding
A is for Artistic, adding beauty to the world
G is for Good-natured, a sweet person
E is for Endearing, beloved by all

A is for Articulate, the gift of expression
R is for Real, authentic in character
T is for Thoughtful, considerate towards all
S is for Skillful, ever up to the task

The language arts lovers

T is for Tenacious, not one to give up
H is for Hopeful, optimistic in the face of adversity
E is for Endearing, beloved by all

L is for Likeable, instantly pleasing
A is for Artistic, adding beauty to the world
N is for Noble, self-sacrificing
G is for Groovy, the coolest
U is for Understanding, boundless patience
A is for Athletic, bounding with energy
G is for Gracious, considerate of others
E is for Engaging, winning others over

A is for Articulate, you say it so well
R is for Refreshing, stimulating company
T is for Tasteful, odes of style
S is for Satisfying, most excellent company

L is for Light-hearted, you have an easy laughter
O is for Observant, keenly perceptive
V is for Visionary, a dreamer
E is for Enriching, bettering others
R is for Reflective, always thoughtful
S is for Smiling, your smile lights up my day