Schools all across the nation speak about how uniforms are a positive to the school environment and increases student...
Schools are receiving increasing pressure to move to using curriculum that is more based around, self-centered learning and self...
Textbooks have been a classroom necessity for a long time, but now it seems that tablets, and laptops have...
Schools argue that uniforms are helpful in many different ways, such as the focus of their educations and not...
Many people do not like homework, and I am one of them. Homework is indeed good or bad. Less...
We Have A Problem With Voting And I Might Have A Solution
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, Voting, 0
Voting is a vital part of our democracy and I truly believe that everyone should have their own opinions...
Free College?
, , , Career & Job Readiness, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, Student-Centered, This is America, 0
In recent years there has been a debate on whether or not the government should pay for college. Graduating...
Should students be able to use cell phones during class periods? A lot of teenagers and parents have this...
According to Pat Conroy, “Every industry is going to be affected (by the aging population). This creates tremendous opportunities...
Lack of Education Inside the Juvenile Justice System Creates an Endless Cycle
, , , American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Crime, Education, Fall 2019, Goals, Incarceration, Justice and Inequality, Politics, Prison, Raise Your Voice, Rights, Showcase, Youth Activism, 1
In some schools, counties, or even states, there is a direct school-to-prison pipeline. Students who, more times than not,...
School is not cool
, , , Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, This is America, 1
In America today, many kids who are in or are going to go into college, are stressed with the...
Technology has improved so much in the last decade it’s unbelievable. We have access to anything right at our...
China’s Big Secret
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Crime, Dystopia, Education, Fall 2019, History, Immigration, Incarceration, Justice and Inequality, Mental Health, Police, Politics, Poverty, Prison, Privacy, Protest, Refugees, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Slavery, Terrorism, Violence, War, 1
For a while now, I’ve always noticed that countries with totalitarian Governments like the Soviet Union and North Korea,...
More sleep? I think Yes!
, , , Career & Job Readiness, Emotional Health, Fall 2019, Health Care, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, This is America, 6
A huge debate the last 10 years has been what can parents do to help their kids get enough...
Why we need zoos
, , , Animal Rights, Climate Change, Education, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Showcase, 1
There has always been controversy surrounding the topic of zoos. There are questions of it being morally okay to...
College can cost an arm and a leg, but it wasn’t always like this. What happened?
, , , Career & Job Readiness, College Costs, Debt, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, Student-Centered, This is America, 9
For boomers and many other of the older generations, college tuition is similar to a walk in the park....
Police Brutality In America
, , , Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Education, Fall 2019, Guns, Police, Showcase, This is America, 1
Everybody has an alternate meaning of being American, albeit a large number of us can concur that being American...
This question makes me confused because it concerns us. What I think I already know is that my country...
Will You Vote Now?
, , , American Dream, Call to Action, Constitution, Economy, Education, Fall 2019, Media, Raise Your Voice, Rights, Showcase, Surveys, Technology, This is America, Voting, Youth Activism, 0
A huge debate within the last couple of years is how can we get everyone to use their privilege...
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics the facts still show that people with a college degree and a high...
Hi My name is Samil. My family is very important to me. It is important to know that...
Should students wear uniforms?
, , , Bullying, Decision Making, Design & Style, Fall 2019, Showcase, Student-Centered, 8
In regards to schools making students wear a uniform, I disagree with the idea that it makes schools safer....
How can college become more affordable?
, , , College Costs, Economy, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, 0
College affordability has always been an important and highly debated issue. With student loans climbing to an extreme level...
A dive into the world of 3D printed ghost guns
, , , Con Gun Control, Constitution, Fall 2019, Guns, Showcase, Spark Inquiry with Questions, This is America, 0
The 3D-printed firearm debate is quick paced and rapidly evolving. As the name suggests, 3D weapons are firearms made...
Vaping is a No No!
, , , Call to Action, Drugs, Education, Fall 2019, Health Care, Showcase, 7
How can we prevent teenagers from vaping? That is a great question that many parents are trying to figure...
Is the price tag of college worth the education?
, , , Career & Job Readiness, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, 0
We live in a society where we are expected to go to college straight out of high school. Many...
In 500 years….
, , , Climate Change, Fall 2019, Getting Started, Showcase, Spark Inquiry with Questions, Technology & Computer Science, 1
In my thought, I think that the world will be very different 500 years from now. The world will...
Bio
, , , Fall 2019, LRNG Portfolios, Showcase, Student-Centered, 2
I am Lainie Himebaugh, I am a dedicated swimmer, water polo player, and leader in the chieftain marching band....
Intro To Me
, , , Badges Earned by Youth Voices Authors, Fall 2019, Family, LRNG Portfolios, Mental Health, Showcase, Write & Record 3 True Paragraphs about You, 0
My name is Annie Garcia and I was born in Lansing, Michigan in the year of 2002. I’m a...
What I am made of?
, , , Art, Bio ELL, Fall 2019, Places We Love: Photos, Showcase, 1
I was raised by the biggest Castel opposite my old windows. I am from Taiz, the sound of motorcycles...
When I go backpictures of the past comethe most pleasant memories have become fairy talesCome and then go. Look with...
When choosing a college that is right for students many people look at academics, location, programs, and size. However,...
The Discriminatory Student Debt Crisis
, , , Art, College Costs, Debt, Fall 2019, Showcase, Student-Centered, Women, 0
I am extremely interested in the student debt crisis that currently plagues college graduates. As I apply to colleges,...
At Home in a Strange Space
, , , Art, Education, Fall 2019, Language, Religion, Showcase, Summer 2019, 0
We moved sometime during the spring, so renewal must have been at the forefront of my mom’s mind: new...
Fresh Earth
, , , Art, Fall 2019, Places We Love: Photos, Showcase, Summer 2019, 1
My favorite place in New York City is Prospect Park. It is where I have grown up. It’s a...
Booker T. Washington Middle School at 108th between Amsterdam & Columbus is a place I grew up, from the...
Sights and Smells of a Mall
, , , Art, Beauty, Fall 2019, Places We Love: Photos, Showcase, Summer 2019, 0
I love to go to Bay Plaza Mall. It’s my favorite place in the Bronx. The mall has good stores...
Filming at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
, , , Art, Arts & Entertainment, Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2019, Media, Photography, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Writing & Communication, 1
Our names are José Disla, Carlos Nuñez, and Cristopher Beltre. We are students at Crotona International High School. We...
My Portfolio
, , , Fall 2019, LRNG Portfolios, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 0
Free CTA Pass for Chicago Students
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Education, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Transportation, 9
Many Chicago Students walk it to school every day. For various reasons, some of the students come in late...
The WPII
, , , Career & Job Readiness, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Immigration, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 0
The WPIL is the Working Permit for Illegal Immigrants that allows immigrants without a legal status to work in...
School Funding For Low Income Schools
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Education, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 2
Money has been misplaced in communities that are high income. Schools in the mid/low-income community are suffering due to...
An additional social worker in CPS Schools
, , , Education, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 2
Yo, Chiraq Oscar here and I am posting this blog to talk about an issue that concerns me. I...
Reflection of My Digital Activism Project
, , , Education, Health Care, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, What do I stand for?, 0
Hi, my name is Rachel. From the span of February to my group and I had to find a...
Fight For Victims: The Results
, , , Call to Action, Education, Goals, Happiness, Health Care, Media and Message, Raise Your Voice, Rape Culture, Rights, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2019, Stress, Student-Centered, Summer 2019, Technology, 0
Our project was about the dangers of sexual harassment and our overall goal was to inform people about sexual...
Deforestation in NY Reflection
, , , Climate Change, Community, Education, Environment, Media, Nature, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Technology, 2
My name is Karen, the authour of the blog “Deforestation In NY”. This blog is a high-school project where...
Marijuana Project
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Career & Job Readiness, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
Hello everyone! Me and my classmates recently created a project about Marijuana, that proved to be widely successful. Our...
For my digital activism project, from February to May, I chose a goal that I would need to promote...
Below is my multimedia presentation about insulin! Below is a link to one of my blogs! Check it out!...
It is known at this point that my team and I have been working on our end of year...
Sexual Harassment in Schools
, , , Call to Action, Happiness, Media, Raise Your Voice, Rape Culture, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2019, Stress, Student-Centered, This I Believe, Upstander, 0
In tech, we are doing a digital presentation project and the issue that me and my group chose was...
Digital Activism Topic
, , , Bullying, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Education, Justice and Inequality, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Raise Your Voice, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2019, Stories, Upstander, 0
I want to fight for better LGBTQ healthcare. Prejudice and discrimination is everywhere but when it endangers someone’s life, it is unacceptable. I have friends in the LGBTQ community and they should...
Benefits of Medical Marijuana
, , , Drugs, Education, Emotional Health, Health Care, Mental Health, Showcase, Spring 2019, This is America, 3
Hello everyone! I created a video describing the benefits of Medical Marijuana. For all those who prefer to read,...
The Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM)and How It Has Helped.
, , , Decision Making, Education, Family, Love, Nature, Raise Your Voice, Science, Science & Math, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, What do I stand for?, Women, Women in Action, 0
The NAM is not the only way or the best way to treat children with cleft lips and palates,...
Social and Economic Inequality
, , , Career & Job Readiness, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Economy, Education, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3
In our society today and especially all over the world; there has been a deeply concerning problem with the...
To begin we were giving a project in humanities class about an issue in our community and the one...
Standardized testing has become a hot topic in recent years. Growing concerns over the amount of tests that students...
Standardized testing has become a very hot topic in recent years. For over 25 years, government mandated tests have...
Problems with College Admissions
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, College Costs, Education, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
In Legacy Admissions Offer An Advantage – and not Just at Schools like Harvard by Max Larkin, the author...
Photos found in my camera roll
, , , Badges Earned by Youth Voices Authors, Places We Love: Photos, 0
One place I love is Mexico. I took pictures of it when I went over there for vacation and...
In this playlist, we took photos of a place we love and posted them on youth voices. One important...
The “Blue Park”, has been around for a long time. It’s been around for my whole childhood and is...
A park is a place where I used to go and play with my neighborhood friends. I don’t go...
It’s no secret that the many education reforms across the nation have led to a not so successful...
Testing in public schools has reached an all-time high. A study from the Washington Post found that the average...
To me, the American Creed means the freedom to be who you are and become anything you want to...
“Expansion of American education” is an article that goes into detail about the evolution of the American education system,...
College Admissions
, , , Education, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Education is widely recognized as one of the most important factors in an individual’s success and ability to mold...
The article I read talks about a variety of problems and solutions for the current American education system. It...
“A matter of fairness: The Struggle of Betsy DeVos” is an article written by Jay Nordlinger which talks about...
A Broken System – College Admissions
, , , Call to Action, College Costs, Education, Showcase, Spring 2019, Student-Centered, 2
What Colleges Want in an Applicant (Everything) by Eric Hoover delves into the the volatile and often unfair world...
High School
, , , Community, Education, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
It was hard leavingfrom middle school tohigh school, what wasnot easy was the bigtransition betweenI was scared to tryway...
There are many minor flaws in the education system that ultimately lead to a much greater overall issue. In...
How to Voice Your Opinion in Democratic Schooling
, , , American Creed, Education, Showcase, Spring 2019, 5
The American Creed can define each person and who they are. The American Creed is the motivation everyone has...
Students’ Online Speech Should Be Limited!
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Education, Rights, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2019, Technology & Computer Science, 0
Schools should be allowed to limit students’ online speech because it impacts both students and teachers. Online speech allows...
This I Believe
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Education, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, 1
This I believe: while education keeps changing throughout time according to the needs of our society, values such as...
Team U.S.A.: Working Together to Keep our Democracy Strong
, , , American Creed, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Education, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
I have been a student since 2003 when I first attended pre-school. My time in school was enjoyable and...
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