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School Administrations Need to Work With Parents to Educate Kids About Racism at a Young Age

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As an 8th grader in 2022, it is abundantly clear to me that my generation is not postracial. I witness racism at my small middle school. My brother notices it at his elementary school. We often see it online. In the moment, the hurtful words feel unforgivable. But I’ve realized that racism isn’t always a … Continue reading School Administrations Need to Work With Parents to Educate Kids About Racism at a Young Age →

Epileptic Adolescents Are Adolescents

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A perfectly warm day in mid June was clouded with poor memories. Memories of waking up, on the grass, to blurry outlines of the principal and nurse hovering above me, the sound of blaring sirens, and an unsteady ambulance ride to Bridgeport Hospital. They ran scans and tests, men with white coats and badges came … Continue reading Epileptic Adolescents Are Adolescents →

Schools Should Teach Kids Real Life Issues

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“About 46% of taxpayers don’t know what tax bracket they are in and don’t even know what a tax bracket is”,  according to NerdWallet. With this “lack of knowledge, it can lead people  to poor financial decisions and even mistakes” that can be very costly to them in the future. What is causing this to … Continue reading Schools Should Teach Kids Real Life Issues →

Why You Need to Listen to Students

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Be positive. Never give up. Do your best. These phony phrases are reminiscence of posters plastered in classrooms, a bandaid over the wound of mental illness in the schools. The CDC reported that suicide was the 2nd leading cause for 10-14 year olds in the US. Panic attacks. Depression. Meltdowns. Mental health is a teenage … Continue reading Why You Need to Listen to Students →

Bio-Poem:Ava

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Ava Faithful,Simpleton,Trusty, Adventurous Daughter of Barbara and David,sister to John and Matthew Lover of Mexican food, the crisp pine air and joyful spirit that rolls around when the holidays come, and of course her family and friends. Who feels thankful for her good education, a good mindset, and feels blessed to be alive Who finds … Continue reading Bio-Poem:Ava →