Should Grades Be Based on Excellence or Effort?
What kinds of grades do you generally get in your classes? Are you satisfied with them? Do you think your marks have been accurate reflections of your learning?What do you think teachers should base student grades on: effort, ability, class participation, personal growth, work habits, final papers and exams, achievement, comparison to peers or something…
Should Schools Spy on Student Devices to Prevent Self-Harm?
New technology alerts schools when students type words related to suicide. Should all schools use it? Or is it an invasion of privacy?
Should You Be Able to Copyright a Vibe?
One influencer has accused another of copying her aesthetic on social media. Should stealing someone’s vibe be against the law?
Should Lessons Based on the Bible Be Taught in Public Schools?
Texas has become the latest state to bring Christianity into the classroom. What is your reaction?
Should All Children Under 16 Be Barred From Social Media?
Australia recently passed a law that does just that. Should other countries do the same?
How Concerned Should We Be About the Dangers of Nuclear War?
Last month, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a collective of Japanese atomic bomb survivors. What can we learn from their stories and their efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons?
Should All Schools Have Student Newspapers?
Just 27 percent of public high schools in New York City have a newspaper. A new initiative is trying to change that.
Should Single-Use Vapes Be Banned Everywhere?
In an effort to protect young people’s health, England plans to ban disposable vapes next year. Do you think this measure will curb vaping among teens?
Should We Be More Concerned About the Growing Use of Marijuana?
Cannabis is now legal in much of the United States. As its use increases, so do its harms. Is that a problem?
Should Parents Be Up Front About Ugliness in the World or Try to Hide...
When it comes to natural disasters, wars and other tragedies, do you want your parents to be honest with you or to reassure you that everything is going to be OK?
