In the article, ”What are the different reasons to have an abortion?” (Nicholas 2022) I learned many individuals have...
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In the article, “Kennedy v. Bremerton School DistrictMEDIA,” I learned that we have free practice to our beliefs. This...
We Need to Prioritise People over Guns
Cristian M., , This is America, Guns, Gun control, Gun Rights, Gun Violence, 0In the article, “We Need to Prioritise People over Guns” I learned that the threat of gun violence to...
A dead rat can draw a crowd!
Ayan, , Showcase, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Good Health and Well-Being, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, NYC rats, 2My Summary of Big Scary Ugly Dirty Rats by Mark Jacobson In New York City, even a dead rat can...
border issues
Alex, , Arts & Entertainment, Rights, Politics, Religion, Slavery, Orange Cove High School, Books, 1In the article, Border Issues/Wilson Center I learned that the realistic and holistic approach to the border, the Mexico...
Assessing the State of Police Reform
Miguel A., , Black Lives Matter, Police, Media, Police, Politics, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Assessing the State of Police Reform” (2020) I learned police violence is almost the same as...
In the article, “Until Black Women are Free, None of us will be Free”. In this article, I learned...
Education Policy
Isabella R.-E., , Quality Education, This is America, education, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Teachers struggle to teach the Holocaust without running afoul of new ‘divisive concepts’ rules” (WERTHEIMER September...
Stricter Gun Control
Kevin M, , Guns, Argument, This is America, ochs, stricter gun control, research, debate, 0In the text “CNN Poll: Most Americans want stricter gun control, but they’re divided on whether guns make public...
A Better Path Forward for Criminal Justice: Police Reform
Miguel A., , Police, Media, Black Lives Matter, Police, Politics, Orange Cove High School, 0In this article, “A better path forward for criminal justice: police reform” (April 2021) I learned that there are...
In the article that I read today called, “Top 10 Reasons to Legalize and Regulate Cannabis” I learned that...
Gun Violence in the United States
Andrea, , Con Gun Control, Argument, Media, Call to Action, Books, Orange Cove High School, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0In the article “ Gun Violence in America: A true national security threat.” (Brookings 19AD) I learned that Gun...
In the article, “Right to An Abortion” (Cornell Law School 2023). I have learned more about the rights women...
Background Checks – Gun Rights
Roy, , This is America, Fall 2023, Violence, Gun Control (Background Checks), Orange Cove High School, Gun Rights, 0In the online website, “Universal Background Checks” (Sandy Hook Promise 2023) I learned that Background checks protect against gun...
How has the average height of an NBA player changed over time?
Jonathan, , Sports, Science, Fall 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Everyone knows that NBA players are some of the most athletic, gifted people in the world. One of the...
Does Creativity Degrade as we become Older?
Benji, , Science, Art, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0As kids, everything is new to us, so we often fill in details for things we don’t understand. As...
How do children’s media influence kids or the lack of. (censorship, themes of kids media) When it comes to...
Why are character mascots so popular in Japan & Japanese cultures?
Miah, , Media, Line of Inquiry, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0A recognizable feature of Japanese culture is the abundance of mascots and characters used in things such as advertisements,...
Education policy
Isabella R.-E., , This is America, Quality Education, Books, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article, “Education Policy in the United States” I learned that education policy has evolved drastically over time....
Separation of Church and State
Cindy G., , Religion, Argument, Raise Your Voice, This is America, Constitution, ochs, churchandstate, 0In the article “Is America and Christian Nation? Yes and No,” I learned that this piece questions where the...
Penelope, , Guns, This is America, gunviolence, OCHS, 0
In the article, “Gun Violence,” by Amnesty International, I learned that gun violence is starting to grow more and...
In the article, “Governments Are Ignoring Rampant Violence: A Shocking Reality.” By Charan. I learned that gun violence and...
New Education Policies: LGBTQ, Race, and Gender Curriculum
Benjamin, , Quality Education, Gender, This is America, LGBTQ+ Rights, education, OCHS, 0In the article, ““In Iowa, Upset Parents Want School District to Scrub Lessons with LGBTQ, ‘Critical Race Ideology.’” (Samantha...
In the article, “Abortion, Privacy Rights and Religion,” I learned that religion and government is a very controversial topic...
In the article, ” ‘Tragedy Upon Tragedy’: January Brings Dozens of Mass Shootings So Far”( Goodman, Marmon, Hassan 2023)...
Does the major I choose for college really suit me?
Henry, , Documentary, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 20 question, Self questioning, 02. I want to know the answer to this question because I have a wide range of interests in...
Nurture v.s. Nature: Are people genetically predisposed to behavior?
Evan, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment & World, Taking responsible risks, Habits of Mind, Thinking interdependently, Showcase, Persisting, Remaining open to continuous learning, Inquiry, Managing Impulsivity, Media, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Photography, Striving for accuracy, Science, Questioning and posing problems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, genetics, behavior, twins, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3Are we born good, evil, or neither? According to the National Institute of Health, the answer would be yes…kinda....
O Black Wall Street, beacon of hope, A testament to dreams and scope. In Tulsa’s heart, you once did...
I remember it was late at night, I was playing video games with my two friends having fun and...
When Food Becomes the Enemy
Vivi, , Beauty, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, TED Talks, Showcase, WAMS, eating disorders, 2Description and intro 81% of 10 year old girls are scared of becoming fat and 46% of all...
No one cares!
Vivian, , Thinking flexibly, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Applying past knowledge to new situations, Showcase, Spring 2023, Media, Call to Action, TED Talks, Creative Writing, Student-Centered, Writing, Spark Inquiry with Questions, Good Health and Well-Being, WAMS, #people, #advice, #pizzarolls, 4Minding her own business, little Vivian walks down the stairs in her J.C. Penny sweater. But-oh no! She bumps...
ODE TO BLACK WALL STREET
Kevin, , Poems and Stories, Showcase, Black Lives Matter, Spring 2023, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Art, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Black wall street, The U School, 1Black Wall Street, a community of black people that thrived. Attacked from below and in the sky, in their...
AI Mojo
Ayman, , Art, Arts & Entertainment, Writing & Communication, AI, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, 0My Writing: Using AI Mojo in Language Arts has been very useful,and can be used in many different helpful...
AI is here to stay??
David, , Art, Spark Inquiry with Questions, Literature Guides, AI, Spring 2023, #BeeberBlurb, SLA@Beeber, 0Original writing-I thinks there are far more positives than negatives when it comes to using AI in the classroom....
Blurb Draft
Kaesy, , Media, AI, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, 0Learning how to use AI and utilizing it has been a very educational and awing experience. It’s absolutely amazing...
Learning how to use AI and utilizing it has been a very educational and awe-inspiring experience. It’s absolutely amazing...
Betraying Native Americans in “There There”
Anneliese, , Responding with wonderment and awe, Goals, Raise Your Voice, Spring 2023, Showcase, Tracking the Themes, Guns, Gentrification, Family, This is America, Crime, Spark Inquiry with Questions, History, Oakland, Friendship, Reduced Inequalities, Point of View, Thinking flexibly, Stories, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Student-Centered, betrayal, P.U.L.S.E. High School, There There, Tracking the Theme, Powwow, 0“There There” by Tommy Orange might leave a reader feeling gut wrenched. The building of the characters stories and...
Utah is still growing, but at a slower rate
Eli, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Immigration, Housing, American Dream, This is America, Judge Memorial, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Utah is the fastest-growing state in the United States. With a population of 3.3 million people, it is expected...
Unlock Unparalleled Success—Never Give Up on Your Dreams!”
Naomi, , Music, Spring 2023, determination, WAMS, 2Introduction/Personal story Whenever I am bored in class and daydreaming, I daydream about music. Specifically, me on a stage,...
Putting America on trial
Emery, , Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, This is America, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, america, The U School, 7WARNING BEFORE YOU READ: this is a piece of fiction for a class assignment that takes my country on...
The Uncomfortable Truth of 1619
Daeja, , Media and Message, Peer Interview, Black Lives Matter, Spring 2023, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Politics, History, Police, Media, Slavery, SLA@Beeber, #GenderLit, 11It’s no secret that over the years, African-Americans have been no strangers to the way of indifference and hurt....
Perspectives within the 1619 Project
Yasir, , Race Relations, Black Lives Matter, Media, Slavery, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 9The 1619 Project sheds light on how slavery and racial oppression have impacted American society. It recognizes the struggles...
Uncovering the 1619 project!
Yosaris, , Documentary, Race Relations, Media, SLA@Beeber, #GenderLit, 2Thought’s on how young women were treated during slavery. My thoughts are on how these people feel and how...
Equality Not For All
Joseph, , Black Lives Matter, This is America, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 7My thoughts on this viewing was, It was hard to see all the things that african american people go...
Black People, Not Property
Christopher S, , History, Raise Your Voice, This is America, Spring 2023, Black Lives Matter, Gender, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 7Thoughts Regarding the 1619 Project At the beginning of the second episode, Nikole Hannah Jones shares a heartbreaking experience...
“Exploring the Literary Landscape Social Inequality”
Kamya, , Crime, Media and Message, History, March for Our Lives, Police, Women in Action, Media, This is America, Voting, Semester Published, Social Class, Listening with understanding and empathy, Guns, American Dream, Spring 2023, Violence, What do I stand for?, Prison, Protest, Black Lives Matter, Incarceration, Gender Equity (Women), Taking a Knee, SLA@Beeber, 1Discover how literature has dominated and explored the social landscape of inequality and uncover how it still affects us...
Black women’s bodies were continually subjected to the taxing and risky process of childbearing. Black men’s bodies, meanwhile, were...
“Explore Gender Dynamics in The 1619 Project: A Critical Literature Review!”
Chloe, , Documentary, Spring 2023, Quality Education, Black Lives Matter, Gender, History, Police, Media, Student-Centered, Arts & Entertainment, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 4Thoughts and Reactions The 1619 Project is a powerful collection of essays that explores the social issues that affect...
The 1619 Project is a statement that challenges the lasting impact of slavery and racial oppression on American society...
Learning 1619
Nazeerah, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, This is America, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Documentary, Docuseries, Books, female, Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, The 1619 project, Gender and Literature, Male, 1My reflections on what I watched were multifaceted and emanate from diverse perspectives. There were certain matters that I...
Unlock The Black Project’s Power
Shareef, , Black Lives Matter, Media, Call to Action, Student-Centered, This is America, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 1Masking America Even though it might take some time and effort, I think change is always possible. I know...
The Hidden Pages
Mason, , Showcase, Media, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Documentary, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 10As I watched the 1619 Project episodes 2 and 5, I felt a deep sense of anger and injustice...
To be Alive and Black
Marlia, , Black Lives Matter, Social Class, The Hate U Give, Documentary, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, #GenderLit, 0My thoughts and reactions in response to the viewing were struck by a statement that highlighted the persistent nature...
Less Than Human
Fury, , Spring 2023, Art, Media, SLA@Beeber, 2In the past, gynecology experiments were conducted on black women who were often denied painkillers because they were believed...
Gender Within the 1619 Project
Naomi, , Black Lives Matter, Media, This is America, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, #GenderLit, 1Episode 2 I found this episode to be extremely informative as it shed light on the history and intentions...
Remembering Past through Critical Conversations
Amani, , Showcase, Race Relations, Slavery, Documentary, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 5The contributors of the 1619 Project have taken a bold and commendable risk in their efforts to raise...
Mock Trial – Davante Statement
Seo, , Spring 2023, Crime, This is America, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The Hate U Give, 1Good afternoon. My name is Davante and I am from garden heights, in the United States of America. Thank...
Potential Benefits, Risks of Artificial Intelligence.
John C, , Technology & Computer Science, Responsible Consumption and Production, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Inquiry, Questioning and posing problems, Social Media, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Media, Technology, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Environment & World, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Artificial Intelligence, 0Are we handing over our fate to technology? This article brings up potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence...
Coronavirus
Jennifer, , Coronavirus Photo Memoirs, Fall 2022, Quality Education, History, COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, #Sick, coronavirus, 3In the article, the L.A. county is facing a full-blown coronavirus surge as cases double, deaths rise (Upfront, Luke,...
Saving and Preserving the worlds natural beauty
Kolby, , Environment, Environment & World, Beauty, Nature, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, trees, Land, Nature, 0It is vital to save and protect our worlds natural beauty specifically forests and rainforests. They are home to...
Overpopulation in Utah
Eli, , Immigration, Housing, Gentrification, This is America, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Judge Memorial, 0https://nowcomment.com/documents/342174
USA in people mind
Khoa, , Part-time Indian, Immigration, American Dream, Community, This is America, psc, myselfexperience, americandream, 0The United States has one of the strongest militaries in the world that no other country could attack it....
One of the most controversial sporting events in recent history
Nickel, , Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Sports, Reduced Inequalities, World Cup, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0My Summaries Article 1: The 2022 world cup in Qatar is the most controversial world cup to date, and...
Caine’s Arcade
Michael, , Thinking flexibly, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Documentary, Persisting, Listening with understanding and empathy, arcade, inspiring, Caines Arcade, film, Park Slope Collegiate, creativity, 0Nirvan Mullick, a filmmaker, came across an auto shop that had cardboard in front of the desk. He saw...
AI and Taylor Swift
Nico, , Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Music, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Taylor Swift, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4Citation Caramanica, Jon. “Taylor Swift, Caught between Yesterday and Tomorrow On ‘Midnights’.” The New York Times, The New York...
The collapse of FTX and BlockFi
Luke, , Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, AI, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, FTX, bankruptcy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Crypto, 0Citation Sigalos, MacKenzie, and Rohan Goswami. “Crypto Firm Blockfi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Fallout Spreads.” CNBC, CNBC, 29...
The Handling of Misinformation on Spotify
Pilar, , AI, Showcase, Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, joerogan, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, spotify, 4Articles Bowden, George. “Harry and Meghan Reveal Spotify Covid Row Concerns.” BBC News, BBC, 30 Jan. 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60191264. Barlow,...
AI Image: My articles and summary: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/30/hurricane-ian-climate-crisis-no-anomaly-storms-more-powerful https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hurricane-ian-destroyed-retirees-life-savings/ Hurricane Ian struck land on September 29, 2022. It went right...
Qatar 2022 World Cup
Kolby, , Sports, Media, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Arts & Entertainment, Career & Job Readiness, World Cup, Qatar, soccer, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/how-many-workers-died-qatar-world-cup-stadiums-deaths-migrants/s39zabky4petscz4letzlhxg 2. The 2022 world cup was held in Qatar, after the final whistle of the last game it’s...
Rishi Sunak
Jacob, , Politics, Media, great britain, rishi sunak, prime minister, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, england, 0Rishi Sunak Wins Contest to Lead U.K. and Confront Economic Stormhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/24/world/europe/rishi-sunak-uk-prime-minister.html Rishi Sunak wins race to become next British...
A Teenage Dreamer
Isiah G, , Documentary, Reduced Inequalities, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Immigration, daca, dreamers, immigrant, lawyer, The Mayor, Park Slope Collegiate, 5Celeste, a Mexican immigrant, came to Georgia with her family when she was four years old. Now in high school,...
Paul Bridges
Michael, , Fall 2022, Showcase, Immigration, Documentary, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, The Mayor, friends, Brave, Park Slope Collegiate, daca, helping others, 1Paul Bridges, the mayor of Uvalda, Georgia, is friends and like family with the Hernandez. Paul Bridges cares about...
Should voting be simple? is a piece of writing. I discovered that all states do not have a uniform...
Nothing to Lose in Iran
Julio, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Media, Call to Action, Orange Cove High School, #iran, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the people in Iran have...
Power of Prejudice
Dania, , Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Rights, American Creed, This is America, Discrimination, america, Okemos High School, 0America is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. It was built on the foundation of equal rights...
Mental Health
Evelin, , This is America, History, Student-Centered, helping others, OCHS, mental health, 0In the article, “A Day Off for Mental Health ” (Upfront, Caron, 2022) i learned that many student throught...
Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying?
Blanca, , Bullying, Media, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Orange Cove High School, cyberbullying, 5In the article “Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying” (Upfront, PATCHIN, 2017 PDF) I learned that 53 percent of voters...
Freedom for Iran
Nicole, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Questioning and posing problems, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gender Equity (Women), Responding with wonderment and awe, Religion, Fall 2022, Media, Protest, social justice, Orange Cove High School, #iran, injustice, OCHS, Protests, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose, ” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that many young Iranians are...
In the article, “Raising Their Voices” (Upfront, Grise, 2022), there is attention drawn towards mental health regarding athletes. The...
USC Sophomore, Caleb Williams, Wins Heisman Trophy
Emmanuel, , Media, Sports, College, News, New York Times, OCHS, college athletes, 0Caleb Williams is a football player for the University of Southern California football organization. He won the Heisman Trophy...
Can you trust what you see on TikTok?
Omar, , Social Media, Media, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, tiktok, 3The article, “Can You Trust What You See on TikTok?” (Upfront, Tsu, 2022), talks about the spread of videos containing false information on the popular social...
In the article, ” Blue & Black” (Upfront, Jack Healy and Nikole Hannah-Jones ) I learned that they had to start protesting because...
How is Exercise beneficial?
Jennifer, , Quality Education, Beauty, happiness, exercise, motivate, #gymlife, Orange Cove High School, #healthylife, #Stayhealthy, 5In the article, Benefits of regular physical Actively (upfront, Mayo Clinic Staff, 10/8, 2021), I learned that exercising can...
Is It Fair to Pay Teens Less Than Adults?
Karen, , Student-Centered, This is America, Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, OCHS, 3In the article, “Is It Fair to Pay Teens Less Than Adults?” (Upfront, Unknown, 2022) I learned that some...
Balenciaga is getting backlash from ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers
Dalia, , Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, Cancel Balenciaga, 1In the article, “Balenciaga apologises for ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers” (The Guardian, 2022) I learned...
Is america ready for electric cars
Blanca, , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment, This is America, Electric Cars, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “is America ready for electric cars “( upfront, SMITKA,2021)I learned that 512 voters voted yes to...
Canelo Explodes at Lionel Messi After Mexico vs. Argentina Game
Emmanuel, , Responsible Consumption and Production, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Sports, Media, Mexico, Orange Cove High School, Argentina, World Cup, Canelo Alvarez, Social Media, Lionel Messi, 4In the article, “Canelo Alvarez explodes against Lionel Messi and sends a real threat to the Argentinian” (elfutbolero, Hector...
In the article, “Does America Spend Too Much on Its Military?” (Upfront, 2022) I learned that the US has...
Is AI art, art?
Jimmy, , Fall 2022, Art, Media, Photography, Orange Cove High School, art, Artificial Intelligence, 1What defines art? Is it the beauty? Or perhaps the emotion? Maybe the meaning behind it all? Is it...
In the article, “Elephant Express,” (BTW 2022) I learned that in a certain region there are elephants that are...
Unhealing
Jimmy, , Creative Writing, Photography, Writing, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Art, Poetry, Orange Cove High School, writing, poetry, 2There’s pain. There’s anguish that lasts. There is sound that carries from this dimension to the next. No matter...
Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?
Karen, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Life on Land, Media, Media and Message, Orange Cove High School, Monarch Butterflies, 3In the article, “Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?” (Upfront, October 10, 2022 subscription required) I learned that monarch butterflies...
“The Operator” Review
Nico M, , War, Goals, Arts & Entertainment, Good Health and Well-Being, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Navy SEAL, War, 0This is a book review of “The Operator” by Robert O’Neil. This is an autobiography by O’Neil recounting his...
“A Random Walk Down Wall Street” 12th Edition Review
Jacob, , Media, Life Skills & Fitness, Money, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, book, investing, 0It is a book that dives into investing strategies used constantly. It is a book that I would recommend...
Should America have universal healthcare?
Emma H, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Good Health and Well-Being, universal healthcare, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1Not everyone can afford a simple checkup or physical, so why make it cost so much? 27.5 million people...
You Decide: Should Community College Be Free?
Karen, , Quality Education, Student-Centered, Media and Message, This is America, education, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “You Decide: Should Community College Be Free?” (btw, btwadmin, 2022) I learned that community colleges are...
Power in Decision
Raniyah, , Life Skills & Fitness, Career & Job Readiness, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Taking responsible risks, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, Showcase, Beauty, Goals, The U School, #The U School, Health and Beauty, 3For my Math and Personal Finance passion project, I am going to dig more into what I am/maybe passionate...
I am made of a bed with covers looking at the moon out the window Makeup is what i...
Who is at fault for America’s soaring gun violence?
Jacob, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Violence, Media, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Firearms, Gun Violence, Violence, 0Gun violence is a concern that has plagued the U.S. time and time again, year after year. Concerns about...
Addicted to Our Phones
Antonia, , Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, Technology, addiction, Orange Cove High School, 15In the article, “Are You Addicted to Your phone?” (Upfront, Bubar, 2018) many people, especially teens, are becoming more...
Hurricane Ian Recovery
Emmanuel, , Sustainable Cities and Communities, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, Hurricanes, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article, “Florida Begins Hurricane Ian Recovery” (BTW, btwadmin, 2022) I learned that the aftermath of hurricane Ian...
The light blue sky
Daisy, , Showcase, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Responding with wonderment and awe, Write Out, Park Slope Collegiate, community assets, 0My Community Center The Community Center in Sunset park is a place of peace. Society here is so kind....
My CommunIty
Nicolle, , Write Out, Showcase, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Park Slope Collegiate, south slope, 0Hey there. I’m the bench in front of the school on the corner of 14 st and 4th ave....
You Decide: Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?
Karen, , Argument, Community, This is America, Crime, Orange Cove High School, #NoDrunkDriving, 7In the article, “You Decide: Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” (BTW, btwuser, 2021) I learned that there was a...
My Neighborhood
Jorge, , Showcase, My Beautiful Neighborhood, community, Park Slope Collegiate, bay ridge, 1Barbershop A city worker is walking in front of a barbershop while eating something after finishing his work hours....
My Neighborhood
Hammam, , Bio ELL, Fall 2022, Showcase, My Beautiful Neighborhood, bay ridge, owls head park, community, Park Slope Collegiate, 1Gowanus Market Deli Welcome to Gowanus Market Deli. Here in Gowanus when you enter the Deli if you look...
Community Assets of my Neighborhood
Isiah G, , My Beautiful Neighborhood, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, cemetery, 0I am Violet Oakley in greenwood Cemetery in Sunset Park Brooklyn. I look out over the neighborhood. We didn’t...
Positive Outcome from Quarantine
Vanessa, , Coronavirus Photo Memoirs, This is America, Orange Cove High School, #COVID-19, 0In the article, “The Bright Side of Quarantine,” (BTW, btwuser, 2020) I learned that although quarantine had a lot...
La Iglesia I’m the church in Red Hook, Brooklyn I look over the neighborhood and inside of me. I...
Payment for College Athletes
Xavier, , Sports, Career & Job Readiness, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 2In the article, “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?” (BTW, btwuser, 2019) I learned that it has...
Return what was taken…
Javier, , Decision Making, Artifacts, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Media, Argument, Protest, Orange Cove High School, art, 0In the magazine “the new york times Upfront” there has been a report that there is a current and...
Student debt being forgiven
Juan, , Media, Career & Job Readiness, College Cost, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “You decide: should student debt be forgiven” (btwuser 2022) I found out Biden is wanting to...
School Social Media Free Speech Case
Omar, , Media, Privacy, Social Media, Orange Cove High School, 3The article “YOU DECIDE: School Social Media Free Speech Case” talks about a particular case in which a 14-year-old...
Witchcraft: What is it?
Jimmy, , History, Media, Youth Activism, Fall 2022, Religion, halloween, Orange Cove High School, witchcraft, religion, 1As Halloween rolls around, and we start seeing ouija board decorations, grimoire notebooks, and pentacles both right-side up and...
The article titled “Should Voting Be Easier?”Up front, Stephen Eide, 2022), I discovered that, in accordance with federalism, no...
Interesting Things in Crown Heights
Khoa, , Showcase, Community, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Park Slope Collegiate, CrownHeights, 1“Knowledge is power” My Vietnamese teacher used to say: “Knowledge is power.”. I have always believed in knowledge, so...
Midwood, Brooklyn
Shehri, , My Beautiful Neighborhood, Fall 2022, community, Park Slope Collegiate, Punjab, 1Ocean Parkway I am Shehri. One day I am going to the Ocean Parkway and I see a lot...
Williamsburg: Places and Things
Carlos, , My Beautiful Neighborhood, Fall 2022, community, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Metropolitan Avenue The street is called Metropolitan Ave. There are many black and white cars parked, as well as...
My Neighborhood, Sunset Park
Michael, , My Beautiful Neighborhood, Fall 2022, community, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, 0Walk to the ParkI am a magnolia tree in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. I look out over the neighborhood and...
within the article, “The Cincinnati Zoo Gorilla Incident”(BTW), I found a controversial concern concerning an infant losing right into...
In the article “A Dream Deferred” (Upfront, October 9, 2017) I learned that the people that have Daca were...
Places in my Community
Dominick M, , Fall 2022, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, 1Church Father Micheal stands in front of a stand as he is facing people who are sitting in pews....
Feel alive with me This is a pier near where I live. In Bay Ridge, where I moved not...
MLB: Hispanic Heritage Month
Emmanuel, , Fall 2022, Sports, History, Latino Power, Hispanic Heritage Month, baseball, MLB, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Hispanic Heritage Month: Major League Baseball” (btwadmin, Sep 29, 2022) many Major League baseball teams have...
Starting a New Life
Belen, , Media, Call to Action, Refugees, Orange Cove High School, Afghanistan, life, 1In the article, “Starting Over” (Upfront, Smith, 2022), I read about thousands of refugees that had to flee from...
After The Fact: Jackie Robinson
Karen, , Sports, Media, This is America, Orange Cove High School, Jackie Robinson, 3In the article, “After The Fact: Jackie Robinson”, (BTW, btwuser, 2019) I learned that Jackie Robinson was the first...
In the article, “You decide: Should Apple Assist the FBI”s Investigation” (BTW, Feb 24, 2016) I learned that they...
Voting: Easy or Hard?
Christian, , Rights, Voting, This is America, voting, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Should Voting be Easy?” (Upfront, Stephen Eide, 2022), I learned that all states don’t have one...
Student Debt Forgiveness?
Vanessa, , Quality Education, Media, This is America, Orange Cove High School, student loan debt, 0In the article, “Should Student Debt be Forgiven?” (BTW, May 2022) I learned that some people think it should...
This is my Body….
Hajeer, , Media, Black Lives Matter At School, Arts & Entertainment, Black Lives Matter, Art, poetry, student, The U School, school, 0This is my Body…. This is my body. It’s unique to me. From the hair on my head To...
I am Sheharyar Anwar. I am 17 years old. I was born in Pakistan and my city name is...
The untold truth about memes
Juan, , Social Media, Arts & Entertainment, Everyday Use, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article “The sneaky truth about memes” (upfront, Laura Anastasla 2021). I learned that memes sometimes have a...
Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?
Joshua, , Drugs, Media, Call to Action, Community, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, Auto, 4The article “Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” in BTW, talks about Biden releasing a statement for automakers to release...
The Buffalo Massacre of May 14, 2022
Belen, , Black Lives Matter, Media, Community, Media and Message, This is America, Violence, mass shootings, Racial Inequality, Orange Cove High School, Buffalo Massacre, 1In the article, “A Nation Mourns with Buffalo” (Upfront, Smith 2022) I learn about the tragic racially targeted massacre...
Do Sports help your Mental health relief or add to it?
Yaslin, , Sports, Stress, Media and Message, Life Skills & Fitness, Good Health and Well-Being, Orange Cove High School, #sports, #mentalhealth, 4In the article “Raising Their Voices” (Upfront, Gross, 2021) I learned that we all may know sports are a...
Remembering 9/11
Emmanuel, , Terrorism, Media, This is America, Orange Cove High School, #Remember9/11, 0In the article, “Remembering 9/11” (btw, Admin, 2019) terrorist attacks were meant to strike fear into citizens of another...
The Future of Self-Driving Cars
Humberto, , Technology, Arts & Entertainment, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “The Long Road Ahead” (Upfront, Katzman, 2022) I learned that self-driving cars were expected to be...
The article “Should the Voting Age Be Lowered” (Upfront, September 3, 2018), talks about how people under the age...
Remembering 9/11
Brian, , Environment & World, Politics, Crime, History, Media and Message, This is America, 9/11, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Remembering 9/11” I learned about The September 11 attacks, also known as the 9/11 attacks, which...
A Day Off for Mental Health
Angel, , Student-Centered, Media, Stress relief, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “A Day Off for Mental Health” (Upfront, Caron,2022) I learned that teens around the country are...
Foreigners Entering America Debate
Vanessa, , Showcase, Media, This is America, Good Health and Well-Being, Coronavirus, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Orange Cove High School, COVID-19, 0The article, “Should Foreign Travelers who aren’t Vaccinated Against COVID-19 be Denied Entry to the United States?” talks about...
Lesson Plan proposal: Using the “Thinking Interdependently” Habit of Mind to Play Music Better
Jesse, , Summer 2022, Letter to Colleagues, Showcase, Quality Education, Music, Habits of Mind, Thinking interdependently, LUTE-STEM, Lesson Planning, music, 2Dear Colleague, This summer, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STE(A)M at CUNY Lehman College. I learned...
Persisting
Marlen, , Persisting, Summer 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Portraits, Bio, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, 8It doesn’t matter how far you have to walk, how hard you have to work, or the obstacles you...
This is Me
Branden, , Music, Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Summer 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, church, LUTE-STEM, 4My name is Branden Girtman. I am from Port Chester, New York. I Love to go to church and...
Using Habits of Mind to Play Music Better
Jesse, , Teachers as Learners, Listening with understanding and empathy, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Taking responsible risks, Showcase, Quality Education, Summer 2022, Getting Started, Music, Bio, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, Habits of Mind, PS/MS 31, 2Hello! My name is Jesse and I am a music teacher with a background in creative approaches. I’ve chosen...
New Technology to Stop Drunk Drivers
Brenda, , Media, Technology, Orange Cove High School, #Technology #Future, 0The article, “YOU DECIDE Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” (McGraw Hill) elaborates on the possibility of having cars that...
Until Black Women are Free, None of Us Will Be Free
Arual, , Gender Equity (Women), Police, Call to Action, Protest, Raise Your Voice, Critical Courageous Conversations, Women in Action, Race Relations, This is America, Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, #judgememorial, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1African-American women have been fighting for equal rights for forever now. They tend to be the leaders of these...
In need of truckers
Jonathan A, , Media, Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2020, Orange Cove High School, #TRUCKERS, #ACCIENTS, 0In the article ¨calling all teens truckers¨ (McGraw) I learned that the government is hoping that the teens can...
Traveling back in time
Monica, , Arts & Entertainment, Literature Guides, History, history, Time travel, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “ Historical Time Travel” (upfront) I learned that now people can get a glimpse of Greek...
Biden’s New Responsibilities
Ernesto, , This is America, Spring 2021, USA, Orange Cove High School, Biden, 2022, 2Joe Biden was supposed to take over on January 20, which he did, but then he had to start...
Is anime considered a cartoon
Nolberto, , Art, Arts & Entertainment, Spring 2020, Orange Cove High School, #Highschools, 0Anime refers to a specific style of cartoon produced or inspired by Japanese animation. Think of it this way:...
UKRAINIAN RELIEF EFFORT
Christopher, , Media, This is America, Orange Cove High School, #UkraineandRussia, 0In the article, “Students Join Ukrainian Relief Effort ” (BTW) I learned that many people are well aware of...
In the article, “Have We Become Too Reliant On Electronics”, I learned that many people are conflicted with the...
In the article of “Winds of Change”(McGraw Hill) I learned that Wind turbines do not release emissions that can...
Dogs are traditionally wired into an alpha animal. They are natural born leaders. Therefore, humans own them. They cannot...
Should Video Gaming Be Considered a Sport?
Yaseen, , Sports, Gaming, Orange Cove High School, #videogames, 1In the article, “Is Video Gaming a Sport?” (Upfront) I learned that playing video games can have several benefits. It can improve our...
Voting Rights for Ex-Criminals?
Valarie, , Call to Action, This is America, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, voting, Orange Cove High School, 1On November 19, 2019, Florida passed a new amendment. This newly passed law, it would allow Florida residents with...
The stress of high school
Angel G, , Stress, Media, stress, Stress relief, Orange Cove High School, 3I discovered in the article ¨High School Stress¨ that high school give out so much stress to the students...
In the article “Raising Their Voices: Sports stars are speaking out about their mental health. Will their advocacy help...
Earth Day Awareness
Emmanuel, , Quality Education, History, This is America, Orange Cove High School, #EarthDay, 0In the article “Earth day 2022: Invest in Our Planet” I learned that is important that people participate in...
In the article ¨Are we ready for driverless cars?¨ I learned that it could be good for the economy and...
Should schools provide days off for mental health?
Sayra, , Media, Community, mental health, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article ” A day off for Mental Health” I read that students have moments where they feel...
In the article, ” Help others or not” I learned that many children suffer every day begging people for...
NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches
Destiny, , Reduced Inequalities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Showcase, Sports, Orange Cove High School, COACHES, 5This article regarding NFL coaches titled, “NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches” states plenty of information individuals need to...
COVID TESTS TO SCHOOLS
Christopher, , Coronavirus Photo Memoirs, COVID Around the World, Orange Cove High School, #covid, 6In the article,”White House Sends More COVID Tests to School” (BTW) I learned that rapid COVID-19 tests will be...
Have we become too reliant on technology?
Angel G, , Art, Media, Photography, Orange Cove High School, #Technology #Future, 7Have we become too reliant on technology in our day to day lives? There are many different arguments about...
Should the vaccine be mandatory?
Arnold, , Rights, Call to Action, Coronavirus Photo Memoirs, Orange Cove High School, Covid 19, madatory, 0In the article “Should Covid vaccines Be Mandatory?” by BTW, I learned that over almost 2 years of pandemic...
Actor Makes History at Oscars
Sophia, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Showcase, Oscars, Arts & Entertainment, Oscars, deaf community, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article it proves how one actor can make a difference. Troy Kotsur is the second deaf actor...
Actor Makes History at Oscars
Maria Z, , Social Media, Oscars, Goals, Media and Message, Media, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article ” Actor makes history at Oscars” i learned that, On Sunday night March 27, 2022, Troy...
Never too Young to Start Spreading Kindness
Natalie L, , Love, Media, Student-Centered, Love, #Positivity, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Need a “Peptoc?” (btw) I learned that an Elementary School teacher named Jessica Martin started a...
Cultural Influences on Child Development
Lilyana, , Quality Education, My Beautiful Neighborhood, culture, child development, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 2This article delves into how a child processes the information around them. There are three main ways being classical...
The connection between Patriotism and Sports
D'Alessandro, , Sports, Protest, Orange Cove High School, #National Anthem, #football, 1In the article, “Anthems, Protests, and Football” (McGraw Hill) I learned how the U.S. national anthem began its connections...