School

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Days before Homecoming Week, the student homecoming committee, tasked with producing the video, posted it online. The outrage was almost instantaneous. Virtually every student in the video was white.This is the story of a video that galvanized and divided a university plagued by a history of racist incidents, as told by the people who saw…

The 2022-23 academic year is coming to a close, and we’ve created a post describing 10 ways to reflect on these last months and learn from them. But the 10 ways aren’t just for students — we also hope teachers can benefit from them. In fact, we would be delighted if teachers and students did…

Does your school offer elective classes? Have you taken any? If so, which have been your favorite? Why?Are there any elective classes you wish your school offered?For example, would you be interested in a class that teaches you about where your food comes from?In “OK, Class, First We Shoot the Deer,” Mark Josephson writes about…

Describe your school: Is it public or private? How do students get to attend your school? Is it based on geographic area? A test, an audition or high grades? What is the makeup of the student body in terms of race, class, gender, sexuality or religion?Do you consider your school to be diverse? Why or…

6. Who are some of the sponsors and supporters of the school? What kind of support does Monroe believe is needed in the school? Why?7. Why did Dan Klores establish New Renaissance as a charter school rather than a traditional public school? Do you think it is possible for students in specialized schools like this…

A guest essayist says it’s time to get rid of the Doritos and other unhealthy, ultraprocessed offerings at schools. Do you agree?

Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Does your school try hard to make students from different backgrounds feel welcome and included? Do your teachers provide space for students to thoughtfully tackle complex issues related to race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality? Do you feel that you’re able to bring your whole self to school? In…

Would senior year in high school — or, at least, second semester of senior year — be better spent doing something different than just going to classes? If so, how do you think it should, or could, be spent instead? In “How to Cure the New Senioritis? Make Yourself Your Senior Project,” Ned Johnson writes:…

During this school year or any point in your school career, have you had classes or special programs that have taught you how to deal with emotions, manage stress, know when to seek help from an adult and recognize when a friend is struggling?At your school, have any students formed groups or clubs intended to…