Starvard

Starvard University

Every course. All free.

Starvard is a free university for the most important things a person can study: AI, money, health, creativity, and how to live. Plain English, no tuition, no prerequisites.

114 courses and counting. Striving for greatness.

Starvard Originals

AI Agents: Your First $10,000

The Starvard money course on AI agents. Eighteen lessons, zero fluff, one goal: your first ten grand as fast as possible.

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How AI Works

How AI actually works, explained in plain English by Dinesh. No math degree needed: words become numbers, numbers become answers.

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The Real Shit Behind AI

The Real Shit Behind AI: Marty's no-hype course on what AI actually is, why it feels alive, and how to use it without it using you.

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Business 101: How a Kid Made a Million Dollars With Lemonade

Business 101 taught by Leo, the lemonade kid. Twelve lessons, one lemonade stand, everything you need to start a business.

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Business 101: The Online Business Edition

Business 101 for online business, taught by Leo the lemonade kid. Eighteen detailed lessons: niche, product, pricing, pages, content, email, SEO, automation, team, affiliates, upsells, analytics,...

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Health 101: Simple Rules for a Healthy Body

Health 101 by Chadwick: the simplest science-backed guide to eating, moving, and sleeping well. No gurus, no gadgets, no diets with names.

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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness (PS 1504)

Positive Psychology, the famous happiness course, Starvard style. The science of a good life, taught by Finn, in plain English.

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Get Customers 101: Customers Without the Sleaze

Get Customers 101: how to find customers ethically, no spam, no sleaze. Chadwick teaches value-first customer getting in plain English.

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The Money Index Card: All of Personal Finance on One Card

The Money Index Card: almost all of personal finance fits on one index card. Mike teaches the simple rules in plain English.

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Law 101: Read Before You Sign

Law 101: Mr. Finley teaches you to read contracts in plain English. The traps, the tricks, and the three clauses you must never skip.

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Boundaries 101: Protect Your Peace

Boundaries 101: Mr. Finley teaches how to set boundaries, spot toxic people, and use the 1-to-100 rule to protect your peace.

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Universe Building 101: An Elective Taught by Dave Dlaney

Universe Building 101: Dave Dlaney teaches how he is building the E2 universe. North Star, imperfect creativity, E2, Llama Chat, the Studio, the game.

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Learn Piano

Learn piano at Starvard University: the complete guide, from your first ten minutes to scales, chords, songs, practice systems, and playing by ear. Tuition still $0.

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Comedy 101 with Marty

Comedy 101: Marty teaches the 18 tricks stand-up comedians use to get a laugh. I'm an idiot, but here's what I'm learning.

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Tier 1: AI and Money

AI Prompting 101

AI Prompting 101: get useful work out of AI instead of fighting it. Plain-English lessons on writing prompts that actually work.

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Investing 101

Investing 101: index funds, compound interest, and not doing dumb things with your money. A plain-English course from Starvard University.

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Python 101

Python 101: the most useful programming language to learn first. Write your first program and automate boring tasks, in plain English.

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Data Analysis 101

Data Analysis 101: read numbers, find the story, and make better decisions. Plain-English lessons on thinking with data.

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Sales 101

Sales 101: everything is sales. Learn to sell without being gross, in plain English from Starvard University.

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Marketing 101

Marketing 101: how attention works and how to earn it honestly. Plain-English lessons from Starvard University.

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Real Estate 101

Real Estate 101: buying, renting, and building wealth through property. Plain-English lessons from Starvard University.

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Negotiation 101

Negotiation 101: get paid what you're worth and pay fair prices. Plain-English lessons from Starvard University.

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Freelancing 101

Freelancing 101: sell your skills directly. Your first clients, pricing, and getting paid, in plain English.

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Startups 101

Startups 101: how small companies start, grow, and don't die. Plain-English lessons from Starvard University.

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Machine Learning 101

Machine Learning 101: what ML actually is, how it learns from data, and how to use it, minus the hype. A free course from Starvard University.

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Cybersecurity 101

Cybersecurity 101: protect yourself from hackers and scams, and learn the skills companies hire for. A free course from Starvard University.

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Web Development 101

Web Development 101: from your first HTML page to a live deployed website. A free course from Starvard University.

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SEO 101

SEO 101: get found on Google. Learn search optimization from keywords to links, a skill businesses pay monthly for. A free course from Starvard University.

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Copywriting 101

Copywriting 101: words that make people act. Learn the highest-paid writing there is, from headlines to sales pages. A free course from Starvard University.

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Crypto 101

Crypto 101: what cryptocurrency is, what it is not, and how not to lose your shirt. An honest plain-English course from Starvard University.

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E-commerce 101

E-commerce 101: sell products online, from your first listing to your first thousand orders. A free course from Starvard University.

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Cloud Computing 101

Cloud Computing 101: where the internet lives and why companies pay for it. A free plain-English course from Starvard University.

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Excel and Spreadsheets 101

Excel and Spreadsheets 101: the most underrated career skill in every office on earth. Formulas, pivot tables, and real spreadsheet power. A free course from Starvard University.

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No-Code and Automation 101

No-Code and Automation 101: build software without coding and automate the boring parts of your job. A free course from Starvard University.

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Tier 2: Career and Work

Leadership 101

Leadership 101: people follow people they trust. Learn how to earn trust, communicate clearly, and lead a team that wants to follow you.

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Public Speaking 101

Public Speaking 101: say it clearly in front of people. Terrifying at first, then powerful. A practical course on talks, presentations, and speaking up.

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Communication 101

Communication 101: write and speak so people actually understand you. Clear emails, better meetings, honest conversations.

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Job Interviews 101

Job Interviews 101: get the offer. Preparation, stories, and follow-up that turn interviews into job offers.

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Project Management 101

Project Management 101: ship things on time without losing your mind. Plans, priorities, and people skills for getting projects done.

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Networking 101

Networking 101: meet people, stay in touch, build a reputation. The honest, non-sleazy guide to professional relationships.

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Time Management 101

Time Management 101: spend your hours like they matter, because they do. Priorities, focus, and saying no.

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Remote Work 101

Remote Work 101: work from anywhere without falling apart. Setup, routines, communication, and boundaries for thriving remotely.

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Resumes and LinkedIn 101

Resumes and LinkedIn 101: get past the filter and into the interview. One sharp page, one strong profile, zero fluff.

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Career Growth 101

Career Growth 101: raises, promotions, and knowing when to leave. The honest playbook for moving up and moving on.

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Tier 3: Human Skills

Emotional Intelligence 101

Emotional Intelligence 101: understand what you feel, manage it well, and read what others feel. The most practical people skill there is.

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Critical Thinking 101

Critical Thinking 101: spot bad arguments, misleading statistics, and your own biases. Think clearly in a noisy world.

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Learning How to Learn 101

Learning How to Learn 101: the science-backed meta-skill. Retrieval, spacing, interleaving, and deliberate practice, in plain English.

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Habits 101

Habits 101: how habits form and how to build good ones and break bad ones. Small actions, repeated, become your life.

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Focus and Deep Work 101

Focus and Deep Work 101: protect your attention, beat distraction, and do deep meaningful work in a distracted world.

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Memory 101

Memory 101: how memory works and how to train it. Remember names, facts, and anything else that matters.

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Stoicism 101

Stoicism 101: ancient philosophy for modern chaos. The dichotomy of control, negative visualization, amor fati, and daily practice.

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Relationships 101

Relationships 101: how to build and keep strong relationships. Presence, gratitude, repair, boundaries, and showing up.

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Persuasion 101

Persuasion 101: change minds honestly. Listen first, speak to their why, use story and proof, and always stay ethical.

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Conflict Resolution 101

Conflict Resolution 101: fight fair and fix things. Cool down, find interests, listen, apologize well, and repair.

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Dating 101

Dating 101: meet good people and be a good person to date. Plain-English lessons on conversation, first dates, and choosing well.

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Parenting 101

Parenting 101: raise kids who become good adults. Plain-English lessons on calm, connection, boundaries, and the long game.

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Friendship 101

Friendship 101: make friends as an adult and keep them. Plain-English lessons on meeting people, going deeper, and staying close.

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Social Skills 101

Social Skills 101: small talk, parties, and not feeling awkward forever. Plain-English lessons on conversation, confidence, and connecting with anyone.

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Tier 4: Health and Body

Nutrition 101

Nutrition 101: eat like someone who wants to feel good. Plain-English lessons on protein, sugar, vegetables, and building meals that work.

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Strength and Fitness 101

Strength and Fitness 101: get strong, because everything else gets easier. Plain-English lessons on lifting, walking, cardio, and training for life.

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Sleep 101

Sleep 101: the cheapest performance enhancer there is. Plain-English lessons on falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up sharp.

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Cooking 101

Cooking 101: feed yourself well for less money. Plain-English lessons on kitchen basics, knife skills, and meals anyone can make.

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Anxiety and Calm 101

Anxiety and Calm 101: understand anxiety and turn the volume down. Plain-English lessons on calming your body, working with your thoughts, and getting help.

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Meditation 101

Meditation 101: sit still, breathe, notice things. Plain-English lessons on starting a meditation practice that actually sticks.

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Running 101

Running 101: from couch to your first 5K without injury. Plainspoken running advice on gear, form, training, and race day.

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Yoga 101

Yoga 101: flexibility, balance, and breathing on purpose. A plainspoken beginner course on poses, breathwork, and building a home practice.

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Hiking 101

Hiking 101: get outside, go up things, come back happy. A plainspoken beginner course on gear, trails, safety, and the ten essentials.

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First Aid 101

First Aid 101: save a life before the ambulance arrives. Plainspoken training on CPR, choking, bleeding, burns, and building your kit.

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Tier 5: Money Details

Taxes 101

Taxes 101: pay what you owe, not a dollar more. A plainspoken course on filing, deductions, credits, and keeping more of what you earn.

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Credit and Debt 101

Credit and Debt 101: scores, cards, and killing debt for good. A plainspoken course on building credit and escaping the debt trap.

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Retirement 101

Retirement 101: your future self is counting on you. A plainspoken course on compound interest, 401(k)s, IRAs, and how much you actually need.

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Insurance 101

Insurance 101: what you need, what's a scam. A plainspoken course on health, auto, home, life, and disability insurance.

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Budgeting 101

Budgeting 101: tell your money where to go. A plainspoken course on tracking spending, choosing a method, and making it stick.

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Estate Planning and Wills 101

Estate Planning and Wills 101: take care of your people after you're gone. A plainspoken course on wills, trusts, beneficiaries, and powers of attorney.

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Tier 6: Creative

Writing 101

Writing 101: clear writing is a superpower. Twelve lessons on saying what you mean in plain English.

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Storytelling 101

Storytelling 101: stories move people. Twelve lessons on how to tell them, from structure to delivery.

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Photography 101

Photography 101: take photos worth keeping. Twelve lessons on light, composition, and seeing, with any camera.

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Video Editing 101

Video Editing 101: cut footage into something people watch. Twelve lessons on editing with any software.

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Graphic Design 101

Graphic Design 101: make things look good on purpose. Twelve lessons on layout, type, and color for non-designers.

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Music Production 101

Music Production 101: make songs on your computer. Twelve lessons from your first beat to a finished track.

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Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101: start a show people subscribe to. Twelve lessons on concept, recording, and growing an audience.

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YouTube 101

YouTube 101: build a channel from zero. Twelve lessons on ideas, packaging, and growing to your first thousand subscribers.

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Drawing 101

Drawing 101: draw what you see. Twelve lessons on observation, line, and shade for absolute beginners.

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Guitar 101

Guitar 101: from your first chords to your first song. Twelve lessons for absolute beginners, no experience needed.

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Screenwriting 101

Learn to write screenplays in plain English: the format, the three-act structure, dialogue that sounds human, and the rewrite where the real movie gets made.

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Acting 101

Learn to act in plain English: objectives, listening, rehearsal, auditions, and stage versus camera. Be believable on purpose.

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Social Media 101

Build an audience without losing your soul. Pick a platform, find your voice, post consistently, and grow honestly.

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Tier 7: Practical Life

Home Buying 101

Buy a home the smart way: affordability, credit, pre-approval, agents, inspections, offers, and closing. The biggest purchase of your life, done right.

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Cars 101

Buy, maintain, and not get ripped off. Used versus new, financing, negotiating, maintenance basics, and finding an honest mechanic.

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DIY Home Repair 101

Fix it yourself and save thousands. Painting, drywall, plumbing basics, safe electrical, and knowing when to call a pro.

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Travel Hacking 101

Fly more, pay less. Credit card points, cheap flight strategies, hotel hacks, and mistake fares, all explained in plain English.

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Gardening 101

Grow things. It is magic and food. Soil, water, sun, seeds, pests, and what to plant first, all in plain English.

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Spanish 101

Learn Spanish in plain English: pronunciation, essential verbs, real conversations, and a 90-day plan. The most useful second language in America.

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French 101

Learn French in plain English: pronunciation, essential verbs, real conversations, and a 90-day plan. The most useful second language in Europe.

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German 101

German 101: learn to speak and read German, from first sounds to real conversation.

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Wine 101

Wine 101: learn to taste, buy, pair, and serve wine with confidence.

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Coffee 101

Coffee 101: brew better coffee at home with fresh beans, the right grind, and simple methods.

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Chess 101

Chess 101: learn the moves, the tactics, and the thinking process behind the game of thinking ahead.

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Golf 101

Golf 101: learn the swing, the short game, the etiquette, and how to hold your own in a business round.

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Tennis 101

Tennis 101: learn the strokes, the scoring, and the strategy of a sport you can play your whole life.

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Skiing 101

Skiing 101: get down the mountain in one piece, then with style. Gear, technique, and mountain sense.

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Camping 101

Camping 101: sleep outside comfortably. Gear, campcraft, cooking, and Leave No Trace.

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Fishing 101

Fishing 101: catch dinner and find patience. Gear, knots, reading water, and landing your first fish.

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Sailing 101

Sailing 101: wind, water, and freedom. Learn how sailboats work and how to sail one.

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Tier 8: Mind and World

Philosophy 101

The biggest questions, asked well: what is real, what is right, and what makes a life worth living. Philosophy 101 in plain English.

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Economics 101

Why your coffee costs what it costs, why rent keeps rising, and why some countries get rich while others stay poor. Economics 101 in plain English.

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Psychology 101

Why people do what they do: perception, memory, emotion, motivation, and how minds change. Psychology 101 in plain English.

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Statistics 101

Don't get fooled by numbers: averages, probability, correlation, sampling, and how charts lie. Statistics 101 in plain English.

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Astronomy 101

Know the sky above you: planets, stars, galaxies, and how the universe works. Astronomy 101 in plain English.

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American History 101

How America got here: from colonies to revolution, civil war to civil rights, in twelve plain-English lessons. American History 101.

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Civics and Politics 101

How your country actually works: the three branches, how laws get made, voting, taxes, and what you can do about all of it. Civics 101 in plain English.

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Journalism 101

Find the truth and tell it straight: reporting, interviewing, fact-checking, ethics, and how to read the news like a pro. Journalism 101 in plain English.

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Research 101

Find real answers instead of hot takes: how to search, evaluate sources, read studies, and check facts. Research 101 in plain English.

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Everyday Math 101

The math you actually use as an adult: percentages, interest, probability, budgeting, and estimation. Everyday Math 101 in plain English.

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