Erika YeeFeb 92 minChanges to SAT Standardized Testing?Why is the SAT Changing? Standardized testing has long faced criticism over its length, stress-inducing nature, and inability to...
Qingqing OuyangApr 12, 20211 minWaitlisted? Write a LOCIThis year college acceptance rates have lowered even more due to factors related to COVID-19, including going test-optional. Because of...
Erika YeeApr 5, 20212 minInfluential Women in EducationMalala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for the education of women and children, and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize...
Vedika IyerMar 26, 20213 minBenefits of In Person LearningAfter being required to stay online for a few months, I decided to go in person for the first time this year. I had experienced many...
Erika YeeMar 11, 20211 minImportance of STEM EducationWhat is STEM education? STEM is an interdisciplinary approach to education that stands for science, technology, engineering, and...
Hadia IjazFeb 17, 20213 minStarbucks Supply Drive It is no secret that during COVID-19 many schools have been hit hard due to lack of funding, especially when it comes to providing the...
Erika YeeFeb 1, 20213 minTest Optional: Blessing or Curse?Standardized-testing has recently been under debate of whether or not it is actually a good metric of student aptitude and achievement....
Qingqing OuyangJan 26, 20212 minYouth Financial PreparationIn school, personal finance is typically not taught. However, these financial skills are critical in the future. Learning to make money,...
Vedika IyerJan 6, 20212 minSex EducationSex Education; that awkward class that everyone regrets to share with their classmates. Unlike it’s stereotypes, Sex Education is a...
Erika YeeDec 26, 20202 minBenefits of Increasing Teacher SalariesTeachers are essential to society as they shape the future minds of our nation. Unfortunately, teachers are generally paid less than...
Hadia IjazDec 10, 20203 minHelping Hands Blog : Tips for De-stressing School EditionStress is defined as a “a feeling of emotional or physical tension." Oftentimes, school is a continuous factor of the daily stress that...
Vedika IyerDec 8, 20202 minTips on How to Have a Better Social Life During QuarantineWe are all having a hard time keeping our social lives consistent during quarantine. Because we aren’t seeing and talking to our friends...
Erika YeeDec 2, 20202 minImportance of a Growth MindsetCan our mindsets affect the way we learn? Yes! Our mindsets or viewpoints play a large role in decision making, thought process, learning...
Erika YeeNov 20, 20201 minClassroom Environment Impacts on LearningClass environments are crucial to fostering effective student learning, as the majority of students spend a large amount of time sitting...
Vedika IyerNov 10, 20202 min5 Tips for a Productive Workspace at Home1. Take away all distractions! This may seem like a no brainer, but it really works! By putting away your phone, your favorite book, and...
Vedika IyerNov 5, 20203 minHow High School Students Struggle and Cope with Virtual SchoolNikhil Kothari is an athletic and busy sophomore. He says “Time management is a constant struggle.” Simple tasks, like doing homework or...
Vedika IyerOct 26, 20202 minHelping Hands Work and Our Goals: Taking ActionFor Helping Hands, bringing awareness to education inequalities is not enough. Helping Hands believes in making a difference and...
Hadia IjazOct 20, 20202 minHelping Hands Work and Our Goals: FundraisingOne of the larger core issues behind the extreme education disparity between higher-income areas versus lower-income areas comes from a...
Hadia IjazOct 17, 20203 minHelping Hands Work and Our Goals: TutoringHelping Hands is a Non Profit that surrounds the basis of a “students for students” organization. The tutoring programs that are offered...
Qingqing OuyangOct 17, 20203 minEducation and LocationWhen someone is in an area of common low socioeconomic levels, they usually lead to poor funding for school due to income from a percent...