Discovering the True Meaning of Success: A Journey from Luck to Destiny One of my all-time favorite Jay-Z songs is a hidden gem called “Lucky Me.” In this powerful and somewhat sarcastic track, Jay-Z delves into the complexities of success, shedding light on the envy, jealousy, and danger that come with it. Despite the external …
For over five decades, the highly acclaimed cartoonist Daniel Clowes has depicted a diverse range of societal misfits in his work. From high-school best friends grappling with the transition to adulthood, to middle-aged individuals searching for long-lost relatives, to the sex-obsessed fixated on their past relationships, Clowes has created characters that feel strikingly real. In …
When I made the decision to read California’s 1,000-page proposal to transform math education in public schools, I quickly realized that even unproven ideas could become official instructional policies. In 2021, the state released a draft of the California Mathematics Framework (CMF), which aimed to provide new opportunities in science and tech careers for students …
In an incident that has shocked the Birmingham, Alabama community, police officers resorted to using a stun gun to arrest a high school band director who allegedly refused to stop his band from playing. The unfortunate incident took place after a football game between Minor and Jackson-Olin high schools, and the whole ordeal was …
This article, originally featured in One Story to Read Today, highlights the impact of machine grading and multiple-choice testing on American education. From funding cuts to integration and resegregation, these exams have become a staple for students across the country. The article explores the history of multiple-choice testing and its evolution into a standardized assessment …
<p>It’s late August, and I am cracking up as I read a brand-new Garfield comic. <span class=”bold”>Panel one:</span> Garfield, lying belly-down in his cat bed and wrapped up in a blanket, wears a bored expression as he thinks, <span class=”italic”>Time to get up and start another day</span>. <span class=”bold”>Panel two:</span> Garfield, in the same position …
In a perplexing turn of events, a Black high school student in Texas was recently suspended for violating the district’s dress code, despite the state outlawing racial discrimination based on hairstyles. According to the AP, Darryl George, a junior at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, was given an in-school suspension because his …
Terra Ziporyn Snider, a resident of Severna Park, Maryland, vividly recalls the challenges her son faced in waking up for his first-period class at 7:17 a.m. in high school. There were instances when he would turn on the shower, go back to bed while waiting for the water to warm up, and end up falling …
A teenager from Delaware is suing her former high school, alleging that staff members shared a surveillance video of her exposed breast and created a meme about it. Aniya Harmon filed a lawsuit against the Indian River School District, Sussex Central High School, acting principal Bradley Layfield, and assistant principal Matthew Jones, claiming that they …
Seniors from a New Jersey high school were ecstatic to embark on their “Jewels of Italy” trip, which was intended to be a memorable experience before they started their jobs and college. However, their excitement quickly turned to disappointment when they arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 26, only to realize that …