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Klaus: An Amazing Holiday Movie Except… the Teacher
While in the throes of the holidays, many of us sit down with family and friends and watch movies. Tradition, right? Though most movies or TV specials are campy, sometimes you get that perfect balance of holiday cheer, fresh perspective, and that good old emotional tug-of-the-heart. A notable addition to the vast archive of festive films is Netflix’s 2019 Klaus. The film is rife with dark humor, beautiful art, memorable characters, and a unique spin on the origin story of Santa Claus. Klaus has made it to the top of my holiday movies. It sits next to some classics such as Elf, Home Alone, Die Hard (fight me on this one), and a lesser known one We’re No Angels. Despite all the positives and academy accolades, however, one issue stands out with the movie. One particular character brings to light a major flaw in modern society and merits discussion. The Teacher, Alva. She's the love interest of the film and plays a large role in Jesper's selfish-to-selfless arc. Her story is simple. She came to the fictional Norwegian town, Smeerensburg, to teach, but as the years passed her bright optimism disappeared due to the town’s impossible feud. We watch as she overcomes her misery, sacrifices much, and works to establish an education for children regardless of the town's political divisions. She becomes a model teacher many hope to have in an American classroom. At the same time, however, Alva's story demonstrates the cause of America’s failing education system through teacher treatment and safety, learning prioritization, and inadequate funding. This article examines the portrayal of Alva as a teacher and how she represents America’s–and many other countries–exploited, underpaid nurturers of society.
By Christopher Michael3 years ago in Education
This Dad Died Saving Her daughter in Plane With Bear hugs.
On that Saturday afternoon, Mike Perdue and his 11-year-old daughter Laney Perdue boarded a small commuter plane bound for Beaver Island on Lake Michigan. They were joined by a couple transporting their two dogs to the vet. But the plane crashed at 2:30 p.m., killing everyone but Laney — who was saved by her father’s bear hug.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
Improve Communication Skills
Every aspect of your work requires communication, and it has a direct impact on how effectively you can do your obligations. The importance of communication skills is shown by the fact that effective communication is one of the qualities of excellent leaders. It is a sign of poor communication skills when people choose texting to face-to-face interactions at work.
By Artical Media3 years ago in Education
Five Reasons to Learn DevOps
According to a recent study, around 15000 working professionals found that developers are becoming increasingly interested in DevOps careers. The survey also found that working as a DevOps engineer helps developers grow their skill set and find more job satisfaction.
By Artical Media3 years ago in Education
William and Ellen Craft-The Unbelievable Escape To Freedom
During the middle of the 1800s, Ellen and William Craft, two former slaves, undertook a risky escape to the North. In the beginning of their story, Ellen was employed while also residing with her half-sister Eliza Smith Collins and her husband.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
Ten Sports Stars Who Suddenly Vanished and Were Never Seen Again
Ten Sports Stars Who Suddenly Vanished and Were Never Seen Again When someone goes missing, it's really unsettling. Family members are forced to deal with fear and confusion as they try to piece together what transpired. Detectives and police officers search for solutions constantly. The missing person is simply gone during this time. Best-case scenarios involve the individual being miraculously discovered and brought back to their loved ones. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that that. The emotional turmoil is heightened when the missing person is well-known. Many people were shocked when pro athletes and amateur sports stars like those on this list vanished. Fans who were used to watching them compete valiantly were left in the dark regarding their whereabouts. Sadly, after going missing, the famous athletes on this list were never found. Family members may still have optimism, but no solutions have appeared. Maybe we'll never know what transpired following their last known moments.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Education
10 Best Corporate Gifting Companies In India
10 Best Corporate Gifting Companies In India For every business, it is very important to maintain healthy relations with its clients, partners and employees. And what is a better way to express your gratitude other than expressing it through a gift? Many companies believe that corporate gifting helps in building long-lasting relations and it also conveys the message regarding how an organisation values its clients, employees and partners.
By The Global Hues3 years ago in Education
China signals it could soften its zero-Covid policy, but there are more questions than answers
China signals it could soften its zero-Covid policy, but there are more questions than answers By Paul Misfud China has sent the clearest indication yet that it may try to relax its strict zero-Covid policy, which has disrupted daily life, strained the economy, and, most recently, caused a surge of protests across the nation. China's top Covid response official informed health officials on Wednesday that the nation was facing a "new stage and mission" in terms of pandemic control.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Education
The Mythical Kandahar Giant And The U.S. Special Forces.
In 2002, a group of troops disappeared while on patrol in a remote mountainous region of southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province. And after they failed to establish radio contact for an extended period of time, the military dispatched a special operations unit to investigate, but their branch of service was never confirmed.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
