What Students Are Saying About New Year’s Resolutions
Please note: Student comments have been lightly edited for length._________Students shared their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions.At first, I used to believe that New Year’s resolutions were a ridiculous idea. I thought, “Why would I wait for the whole year to end to make a change in my life?” I still believe that if I…
What Students Are Saying About Desegregating Schools, Reading the Room, and Saying ‘I Love...
We are in a progressive standstill. While we are finally starting to see major changes in women’s rights, the fall of the past patriarchy where men held more power. And especially the legalization and HUMAN RIGHTS for LGBT people to get married, there is still a stigma around masculinity and connection between two straight, cisgender,…
What Teenagers Are Saying About Lowering the Voting Age to 16
Students react to news that Britain plans to enfranchise 16- and 17-year-olds.
What Students Are Saying About Prayer in Schools, Quelling Self-Doubt and a Field in...
A New View“The world has never been so wide,” I whisper. Hugo barks in reply. I laugh and rub his head. Stargazing is a new practice for me, having lived in a city for much of my life, but this is amazing.“We’ve been missing out, Hugo.” I say seriously, looking down at my dog. He…
What Students Are Saying About Haunted Houses, Positive Change and Street Style
This week we round up student responses on three Picture Prompts.
What Students Are Saying About Their Proudest Accomplishments
One accomplishment of mine that I feel most proud of is my job. I am a caddie at a private country club. I started out with absolutely no knowledge about golf, and was terrified to talk to adults. I pushed myself to get out of bed at 6am almost every summer morning and go work.…
What Students Are Saying About Racist Jokes at School
In my opinion, I think schools should strongly punish racist jokes because many students use it and think it’s not a bad thing. I have seen many students use racist jokes such as the N word or Ching Chang Chong. I’ve also noticed that they think it is a normal thing. However, if it continues,…
What Students Are Saying About Excessive Screen Time, Presidential Priorities and Fashion Statements
Kids, like me, have become attached to their electronics, and it is hard to go a long time without them. There are many harmful effects due to screen time, as many kids are addicted now. Staring at the screen excessively can cause major eye problems, headaches, and a loss of concentration, and productivity. It could…
What Students Are Saying About Quarantine Dating, Ghosts and Songs of Hope
We all need human connection to survive and if we don’t get it we will become comfortable being alone. Many find that as a good thing but if you really think about it you can develop mental illnesses without even noticing and in the future you won’t feel comfortable talking to people about it because…
What Students Are Saying About Mentors, Uncomfortable School Assignments and Snitching
A teacher in elementary school once assigned a “family crest” assignment. We were meant to explore websites such as Ancestry.com and find family crests associated with our last names. In the computer lab, I raised my hand. “I can’t find a family crest!” I am Korean-American … Other kids in the class raised their hands…
