Category: School
The Transgender Rights and the Usage of the Singular “They” in schools for Assignments
Schools must not penalize students for using the singular pronoun “they/them.” Laws must allow for those who identify as transgender and nonbinary to be able to express themselves! In 2019, the Indian […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / Mental Health / School
I’m Not Against School Spirit, But…
Every year, Mercer Island High School, the only public high school in Mercer Island, Washington, holds the district’s Fine Arts Showcase. This year, the event occurred on the same day as a […]
Highschool Baseball Players Must Have Choices
Baseball prospects should have a choice on what they do after high school. Babe Ruth. Jackie Robinson. Shohei Ohtani. These players all have talent. Fans love great players that can perform with […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / Education / Racism / School
More diverse history needs to be taught in American schools
Diverse history needs to be taught in U.S. schools to eradicate racism, and students of color could learn about something that actually relates to them. As a student of color, I find […]
Holidays Should Not Be Longer
Holidays are the days everyone looks forward to because they are considered a break. Most adults look forward to breaks like spring breaks since they see a week where they can get […]
Zip Codes Are Setting Students Up For Failure
According to the ChildFund organization, eleven million children live 50 percent below the federal poverty line, and 37% do not finish high school. So one out of nine children in the United […]
Admissions / School / Testing
Standardized Testing Needs to Change
Standardized testing, a haunting test. A test that determines your college admissions, whether you will get scholarships, and in a way, rates your intelligence. Over 64% of Americans feel like these tests are emphasized […]
Why Are We Still Looking at the ACT?
I am a senior who has taken the ACT three times in my high school career. Growing up in a family of educators, I know how important education is, and I’ve grown […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / School / Self / Social norms
Sexist Implications to Student Dress Code
The student dress code has been controversial worldwide, with mixed feelings from staff and students alike. As a female high school student situated in Hong Kong, I have experienced and witnessed a […]
Why I Was Wrong About Classic Literature
Macbeth, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Oedipus Rex are three examples of classic literature that almost all students are made to read in high school. However, students don’t know why they […]