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Is Somali Piracy finally under control?
Nickel, , Immigration, Managing Impulsivity, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Judge Memorial Catholic High School, migrants, 2What has been done to control piracy off the coast of Somalia? It emphasizes how there have been a...
Justice or easy money:Uncovering the truth about mass incarceration – it’s doing far more harm than good.
Eesha, , Showcase, Spring 2023, criminal justice, WAMS, 2One out of four incarcerated people in the world are in the land of the free. Despite the United...
In the life of an average teenager, the worst problem they would face is not their phone dying, but...
One day I was in science class and Dr. B began his lecture on the universe and space. I...
Gabriela Gurvits Introduction: With the spread of human population on planet Earth, our behavior towards animals has become a...
Causes of Climate Change: Human Activity at Play
Neil, , AI, Climate Action, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment & World, Listening with understanding and empathy, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking flexibly, article, WAMS, 0In this post, I’m showing some of the steps I’m taking to use AI to write an article about...
We are United as one
Tikvah, , Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, 6Gender is not explicitly mentioned in the given paragraph, but it is relevant to note that Black women and...
After viewing the 1619 Project, I can say how utterly disgusted I am with certain aspects of it, but...
Rocking with Gender and Justice
Gabriel, , Semester Published, Showcase, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 1The year 2020 was full of change. The nationwide protests that erupted after George Floyd’s death, It was definitely...
“Uncovering the Unspoken: 1619 Project”
Ryan, , Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Gender Lit, SLA @ Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 17After viewing the 1619 Project, I strongly believe that black communities must deepen their understanding of these complex issues...
Learning about the past is important because it has a significant impact on the present and future. This is...
1619 Project: The Truth of America
Kaesy, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Latino Power, Showcase, Spring 2023, Women in Action, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 17The 1619 Project has shined a spotlight on the strains of systemic oppression, discrimination, and violence against Black people...
The 1619 Project is: Truth
Faith H, , Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 24It is disheartening to observe the disparity in healthcare treatment for pregnant women based on their race. Every individual,...
Disparities of America
Wylla, , Semester Published, Showcase, #GenderLit #SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, trigger warnings, 12My thoughts and feelings on the Documentary Is it understandable that witnessing the pain and suffering of others is...
We must all work together to combat the racial issues in society and create meaningful change. I’m taken aback...
The Hidden Pages
Mason, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Documentary, Media, Showcase, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 10As I watched the 1619 Project episodes 2 and 5, I felt a deep sense of anger and injustice...
Respect: Addressing Discrimination
David, , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 11We must refuse to engage in the tactics of those who perpetuate racism and prejudice and take action to...
Persistently Resisting: Race as Binary
Gavin, , Getting Started, Showcase, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 6After viewing the video, I am struck by the way that race is defined as a binary between white...
Somali Piracy and Its Effect on the Global Economy
Nickel, , No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0The World Bank reported that Somali piracy is having a severe impact on the economic activity of neighboring countries,...
Uncovering Oppression & Inspiring Action
Darryl, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 7The 1619 Project’s Episode 2 and Episode 5 shed light on the traumatic impact of slavery and police brutality...
Unite to Fight Systemic Racism!
Jeffrey, , Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Gender Lit, SLA@Beeber, 5Across the nation, there are individuals who make a concerted effort to degrade and injure African Americans emotionally and...
Remembering Past through Critical Conversations
Amani, , Documentary, Race Relations, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 5The contributors of the 1619 Project have taken a bold and commendable risk in their efforts to raise...
America Mock Trial
Akira, , American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2023, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, writing, 36The views expressed in this piece are fictional and do not represent the views of the writer. Good afternoon...
How the White House plans to and has been addressing the immigration problem
Emma M, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, government, Immigration, immigration reform, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The issue of immigration is one that regularly makes headline news, so I read a couple of Fact Sheets...
Why People Like Soft Things; The Reason Why The Human Race Is Attracted To Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, soft textures, WAMS, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
Nico M, , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Gathering data through all senses, Managing Impulsivity, Nature, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Climate Change, Global Warming, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The article “‘Global Warming’ or ‘Climate Change?’: Which Is the Proper Term?” discusses the difference between the terms “global...
The Wrong Way to go About Curbing Food Waste
Pilar, , Environment, Environment & World, Persisting, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Food Waste, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0This article from the Washington Post first starts by telling the story of a 9-year-old student of color at...
Mock trial – America on trial
Majae, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, United Nation, 17What steps have been taken to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system? Good morning everyone.Thank you for...
America On Trial
Aaliyah, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Striving for accuracy, Taking responsible risks, The Hate U Give, Thinking flexibly, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, civil rights, The U School, 18Good Afternoon. My name is Starr and I’m the protagonist of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I...
A troubled mind: Tony Loneman in There There
Anneliese, , Character Traits and Relationships, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Oakland, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking flexibly, anger, Fetal alcohol syndrome, P.U.L.S.E. High School, pulse, 0Tony Loneman, the protagonist in There There by Tommy Orange, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others....
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