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Discipline Systems in a Zero-Authority Era
Schools are experiencing both a discipline problem and an authority problem. Many teachers are entering what feels like a “zero-authority era.” This does not mean teachers have no authority at all. It means teachers are still expected to maintain classroom order, but many of the systems that support teacher authority have been weakened, delayed, or removed. Teachers are expected to keep students focused, respectful, safe, and academically engaged. However, when consequences a
Jay Vigoreaux
Sep 76 min read
Discipline Systems in a Zero-Authority Era
Schools are experiencing both a discipline problem and an authority problem. Many teachers are entering what feels like a “zero-authority era.” This does not mean teachers have no authority at all. It means teachers are still expected to maintain classroom order, but many of the systems that support teacher authority have been weakened, delayed, or removed. Teachers are expected to keep students focused, respectful, safe, and academically engaged. However, when consequences a
Jay Vigoreaux
Sep 7
Small States in Great Power Systems: Finland and State Survival Under Asymmetric Pressure
The Soviet Union held overwhelming advantages over Finland when the Winter War began in November 1939. Its population, industrial capacity, military equipment, and available manpower greatly exceeded Finland’s. The two countries also shared a long border, allowing Soviet forces to attack Finnish territory from several directions. On paper, Finland appeared incapable of resisting such a powerful state for long. Yet Finland survived. The Winter War demonstrates that a smaller s
Jay Vigoreaux
Sep 7
Energy and Power: Why Nations Fight for Resources
Resources are anything people and governments need in order to survive, grow, and maintain power. This includes oil, food, water, minerals, land, trade routes, and semiconductors. Each resource serves a different purpose, but they all affect how societies function. Without resources, governments weaken, economies suffer, and populations become harder to protect. Resources become especially important during war. Armed conflict consumes enormous amounts of fuel, food, weapons,
Jay Vigoreaux
Sep 7
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