ByJustin Cox
Earlier this summer, a high school senior interviewed me about the pandemic. One of their questions asked if the coronavirus proves governments should fund STEM/scientific research over the arts, particularly in schools. Here’s how I answered: This pandemic is proving the vital need for STEM research and scientific funding. These areas are crucial investments at…
ByJustin Cox
Today we celebrate our Independence Day. From our couch. With musical theater. It’s hard to think about Independence Day without having Bill Pullman’s riveting speech ring in my brain. You know the one, especially if you were a teenager in the 90s like I was. Anyway, maybe this will jog your memory: And should we win…
ByJustin Cox
Our history classes need an upgrade I’m a product of the Orange County Public Schools education system. I learned from fantastic teachers who made learning fun and engaging. Though, there are major portions of our American history that simply were not taught in school. Instead, I’ve learned about our major moments in history from unlikely places….
ByJustin Cox
Hamilton is an international sensation. Fusing hip-hop and musical theater, Lin-Manuel Miranda created an impressive telling of Alexander Hamilton’s life story. As writers, there’s a lot we can learn from the show, its creation, and its namesake. As Aaron Burr says in Aaron Burr, Sir, let me offer you some free advice: 1. Inspiration Can…