
Grades, Mental Health, and America's Manufactured Meritocracy
America is a meritocracy—or so they say. From a young age, we have been taught to measure our self-worth by our abilities and...

The Impact of An Engaging Civic Education
In my sophomore year, I was urged to apply for my school’s Constitution Team. At the time I barely had any idea of what it was, but after...

Evaluating the Benefits of Virtual Learning
“I can’t wait to go back to normal.” A common phrase I heard amongst my peers in breakout rooms and on FaceTimes during the 2020-2021...

Opinion: Political Discussions in Schools
Within the classroom, politics is often an avoided subject. While teachers are encouraged to look back at history with an analytical...