月亮崇拜的起点：来自自然的敬畏 在很久很久以前，还没有佛教、道教这些宗教的时候，中国人就已经在仰望月亮了。那时候，人们生活与自然节律息息相关：潮汐、农时、光照，都与月亮变化紧密相连。 因此，在上古时期形成了“月神崇拜”——一种典型的自然宗教（Nature Worship）。《礼记·郊特牲》中记载：“天子以春朝日，秋夕月。”也就是说，春天祭太阳、秋天祭月亮。这是国家级的天象祭祀仪式，象征着对天地阴阳运行的尊重与顺应。 太阳属阳、月亮属阴，二者被视为宇宙的两极力量。因此，古代社会逐渐形成“祭日者阳礼，祭月者阴礼”的制度。后来这就演变为一句流传至今的俗语——“男不拜月，女不祭日”。
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From Worship to Appreciation: The Evolution of Chinese Moon Culture
The Origin of Moon Worship: Reverence for Nature Long before the emergence of organized religions such as Buddhism or Daoism, the ancient Chinese had already turned their eyes to the moon. In a world where people lived in rhythm with the natural cycles—tides, crops, and light—the moon was seen as a mysterious and powerful force.Continue reading “From Worship to Appreciation: The Evolution of Chinese Moon Culture”
从嫦娥奔月到 Harvest Moon：中美“月亮文化”的交汇
——在共同的月光下，看见不同的团圆 同一轮月亮，不同的故事 每逢中秋，人们仰望明月，思念远方。对华人来说，这是一种根深蒂固的文化情感——从嫦娥奔月、吴刚伐桂，到“海上生明月，天涯共此时”，月亮始终是团圆与思念的象征。而在西方文化中，也有属于秋天的月亮——Harvest Moon（收获之月）。它通常出现在秋分前后，代表丰收、感恩与家庭团聚。每年这个时候，美国许多农庄、学校和社区都会举办“Harvest Festival”，用南瓜灯、篝火和音乐庆祝秋天的恩赐。虽然中美两种文化的节日背景不同，但月亮在两者心中，都承载着对生命循环与家庭连结的理解。它是自然的节奏，也是情感的象征。
From Chang’e to the Harvest Moon: Where Chinese and American Moon Traditions Meet
Under the same moonlight, we find our shared sense of togetherness The Same Moon, Different Stories Every Mid-Autumn Festival, people look up at the bright moon and think of those far away. For Chinese communities, this sentiment runs deep — from the legend of Chang’e flying to the moon and Wu Gang chopping the laurelContinue reading “From Chang’e to the Harvest Moon: Where Chinese and American Moon Traditions Meet”
教育的真账：Ebert 如何为克拉克县学区争取资金与信任
面对全美第五大学区的沉重负担，克拉克县学区（CCSD）总监 Jhone Ebert 在 The Nevada Independent 主办的 IndyTalks 活动上直言：现在是改变的关键时刻，而她相信自己就是带领学区走出困境的人。
The Real Ledger of Education: How Ebert Seeks More Funding and Trust for Clark County Schools
Faced with the immense burden of leading the nation’s fifth-largest school district, Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Jhone Ebert told attendees at The Nevada Independent’s IndyTalks event that this is the critical moment for change — and that she believes she is the one to lead the turnaround.
毕业率与学业能力之间的隐性差距
——为何这么多学生顺利毕业，却未掌握核心技能？ 在内华达州最大的学区——克拉克县学区（CCSD），每年有超过 81% 的高中生能够按时毕业。从表面看，这似乎是教育成功的标志，代表着系统有效运作、学生稳步前行。 但仔细一看，却揭示出一个更令人担忧的现实。 州级和国家级的测试数据显示，克拉克县学区只有大约 30% 的学生在数学方面达到“熟练水平”，而英语语言艺术（阅读与写作）方面也只有约 40%。换句话说，不到一半的毕业生真正掌握了与年级相符的学术技能。 那么，这一差距是如何产生的？它又意味着什么？
Graduation vs. Proficiency: The Hidden Gap in American Education
Why Are So Many Students Graduating Without Mastering Core Skills? In the Clark County School District (CCSD), Nevada’s largest and the fifth-largest school district in the United States, more than 81% of high school students graduate on time each year. On the surface, this seems like a sign of success—evidence that the system is workingContinue reading “Graduation vs. Proficiency: The Hidden Gap in American Education”
克拉克县学区的手机禁令：从州议会到课堂的落地考验
近年来，手机在课堂上的影响已成为家长、教师和学生争论的焦点。有人认为，它让学生分心、影响学习；也有人担心，过度依赖手机削弱了青少年的社交能力和心理健康。随着争议不断升温，内华达州立法者决定采取行动：通过立法，为全州的学校确立明确的手机使用规范。而作为全州最大、全国第五大学区的克拉克县学区（CCSD），其执行情况格外引人注目。
Clark County’s Cellphone Ban: From the Statehouse to the Classroom
In recent years, the role of cellphones in classrooms has become a hotly debated issue among parents, teachers, and students. For some, phones are the main source of distraction and declining academic focus. For others, constant access to devices undermines social skills and worsens mental health. As these concerns mounted, Nevada lawmakers decided to act:Continue reading “Clark County’s Cellphone Ban: From the Statehouse to the Classroom”
