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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 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...
Why fighting corruption is key to addressing the world’s most pressing problems
Jacob, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, corruption, economy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3Corruption is a grave problem that the world faces every day. It has an impact on some of the...
A benefit of a Pet
Jennifer, , Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Love, mental health, Orange Cove High School, pets, 0In the article, The health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets (upfront, Robinson, Lundgren, and Segal), on 12/5, 2022, I...
Adaptations of Space Technology to Reduce Harmful Emissions
Luke, , Climate Action, Persisting, Showcase, Space, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Climate Action, Climate Change, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, space technology, 0The inventions resulting from space exploration and space research have been able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and use...
Political Divide in United States
Marco, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, america, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1An article in PEW’s Trust Magazine, “America Is Exceptional in Its Political Divide,” by Michael Dimock & Richard Wike...
Corruption in Healthcare and How to Combat It
Rachelle, , Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, corruption, Healthcare, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0A study done across 33 countries is able to show us the amount of corruption in healthcare across the...
Pushing Past Limits
Dominick M, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, family, Park Slope Collegiate, 2I had an uncle who lived here in the United States, who would come to our house to visit...
U.S. Women’s soccer team victory with their lawsuit
Emma H, , AI, Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Persisting, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Womens Soccer, 0Citation Das, Andrew. “How U.S. Soccer and Its Players Got to Equal Pay: A Timeline.” The New York Times,...
AI and Taylor Swift
Nico, , AI, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Music, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Taylor Swift, 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, , AI, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2022, Media, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, bankruptcy, Crypto, FTX, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Citation Sigalos, MacKenzie, and Rohan Goswami. “Crypto Firm Blockfi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Fallout Spreads.” CNBC, CNBC, 29...
Ukrainian war, by a bot.
Stephen, , AI, Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Ukraine War, 0Citation Clarke, Michael. “Ukraine War: Five Ways Conflict Could Go in 2023.” BBC News, BBC, 27 Dec. 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63987113....
The Handling of Misinformation on Spotify
Pilar, , AI, Fall 2022, Media, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, 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,...
American Ideal vs Reality
Hammam, , American Dream, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2022, Gathering data through all senses, History, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, alcatraz, american ideals, carlisles, Native American, Park Slope Collegiate, Reservation, school, 5The United States supposedly has an equal education system. In fact, people from all around the world come to...
Paul Bridges
Michael, , Documentary, Fall 2022, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Brave, daca, friends, helping others, Park Slope Collegiate, The Mayor, 1Paul Bridges, the mayor of Uvalda, Georgia, is friends and like family with the Hernandez. Paul Bridges cares about...
Nothing to Lose in Iran
Julio, , Call to Action, Fall 2022, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #iran, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the people in Iran have...
Jeffrey Dahmer
Kimberly, , Crime, Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, crime, Dahmer, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “Jeffrey Dahmer, Crime Library” (Crime Museum), I learned more about the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and...
Tiny Apartments In Tokyo
Dalia, , Environment, Fall 2022, Housing, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Social Class, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #Japan, #smalllivingspaces, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Tokyo’s Teeny- Tiny Homes” (Upfront, Hayashi, 2022 subscription required) the amount of college students in Japan...
Power of Prejudice
Dania, , American Creed, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Rights, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, This is America, america, Discrimination, Okemos High School, 0America is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. It was built on the foundation of equal rights...
Aliens? Real or not?
Luis, , Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Science & Math, Showcase, Space, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Aliens, Orange Cove High School, Space Exploration, 0In the article, “Searching for U.F.O.s” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the government is taking sightings of...
Can We End Extreme Poverty?
Armando, , Fall 2022, No Poverty (Economy), Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, cycles of poverty, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Can We End Extreme Poverty?” (Patricia Smith, Upfront, March 14, 2022 subscription required) I learned that so...
Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying?
Blanca, , Bullying, Fall 2022, Media, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, cyberbullying, Orange Cove High School, 4In 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, Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Protest, Questioning and posing problems, Religion, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #iran, injustice, OCHS, Orange Cove High School, Protests, social justice, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose, ” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that many young Iranians are...
Bring back DACA!
Jose, , American Dream, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, daca, dreamers, Immigration, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Life Without DACA” (Upfront, Jordan, 2022 subscription required) I learned that DACA is for people who...
Munchin’ on my Spoon
Yaslin, , Climate Action, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, edible spoons, food, Orange Cove High School, utensils, 0In the article, Ready to Be Spoon Fed?, (Upfront November 21, 2022) I learned that companies are now making...
Balenciaga is getting backlash from ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers
Dalia, , Fall 2022, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Cancel Balenciaga, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Balenciaga apologises for ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers” (The Guardian, 2022) I learned...
Death Penalty at the door
Dulce, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Death Penalty, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Dead Penalty, lives matter, Orange Cove High School, Racial Inequality, 4In the article, “Is the Death Penalty on the Way Out?” (Patricia Smith, November 21, 2022, Upfront, subscription required)...
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Rebecca, , Argument, Decision Making, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Stress, Student-Centered, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, Summerwork, 4In the article “Should Schools Give Summer Homework?” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) two experts debate this specific question and...
Canelo Explodes at Lionel Messi After Mexico vs. Argentina Game
Emmanuel, , Fall 2022, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sports, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Argentina, Canelo Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Mexico, Orange Cove High School, Social Media, World Cup, 2In the article, “Canelo Alvarez explodes against Lionel Messi and sends a real threat to the Argentinian” (elfutbolero, Hector...
The Central Park Five
Kimberly, , Black Lives Matter, Fall 2022, History, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, BlackLivesMatter, central park five, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article “Central Park Five” (History 2019), I learned about the five young black and Hispanic boys all...
Gun Control Debate in the United States
Emma M, , Fall 2022, Guns, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gun control, Gun laws, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1https://www.npr.org/2022/06/25/1107626030/biden-signs-gun-safety-law https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-is-clear-gun-control-saves-lives/ A month after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo New...
Do we need the SAT/ACT?
Blanca, , Fall 2022, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Student-Centered, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Voting, ACT/SAT, Orange Cove High School, Youth Voices, 4In the article “Should Colleges Still Require the SAT/ACT?”(Upfront, Schaeffer, 2017 subscription required) I learned that standardized test scores...
War Crimes
Omar, , Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, War, Orange Cove High School, Ukraine and Russia, 3In the article “Crimes of War” (Upfront, Patricia Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned about the sad perspective of...
Reduce the use of plastic straws
Patricia, , Fall 2022, Life Below Water, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Orange Cove High School, Plastic straws, 7In the article, “Should plastic straws be banned?” (Upfront, May 13, 2019 subscription required), I learned that many people...
Ohio’s Four Dead
Lizbeth, , Fall 2022, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, history, Orange Cove High School, 2In the article, Four Dead in Ohio, (Upfront, Elder, 2020 subscription required), I learned that National Guard troops shot...
Drinking and driving
Edith, , Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Alcohol abuse, Orange Cove High School, 17Alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, thinking, and making reasonable decisions. All these abilities...
School Social Media Free Speech Case
Melina, , Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Orange Cove High School, Social Media, 2In the article, “School Social Media Free Speech Case” (BTW, July 14, 2021) Discusses a Case that rose into...
Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?
Karen, , Fall 2022, Life on Land, Media, Media and Message, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Monarch Butterflies, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?” (Upfront, October 10, 2022 subscription required) I learned that monarch butterflies...
Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Nickel, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responding with wonderment and awe, Science & Math, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Neil deGrasse Tyson, William Stevenson, 0Book Review
“Blink” Review
Caroline M, , Books or Plays, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Malcolm Gladwell, psychology, 0Podcast-style review of “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. In his book, Gladwell goes into great detail about human psychology, diving...
Why Community College Should be Free
Natalie, , Fall 2022, Guest Post, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Books, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article “YOU DECIDE: Should Community College?” (BTW, Btwadmin, 2022) I learned about the challenges it may take...
Me
Ismael, , Fall 2022, Poetry, Showcase, Striving for accuracy, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, This Is My Body, Writing & Communication, body, sports, The U School, 3Ismael. what am I, am I the anime kid or am I the oldestwhy not both. Yes I can be...
Power in Decision
Raniyah, , Beauty, Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2022, Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, #The U School, Health and Beauty, The U School, 3For my Math and Personal Finance passion project, I am going to dig more into what I am/maybe passionate...
Climate Change & Gas Prices
Caroline M, , Climate Action, Fall 2022, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Gas prices, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4One of the most concerning things in our world today is that “climate change remains an issue with little...
My Life in a Poem
Nicolle, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Poems and Stories, Poetry, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Where I'm From, Boring, homework, identity, My life, Park Slope Collegiate, 3. I am made of staying in my room all day, doing my homework, and listening to music, while...
Addicted to Our Phones
Antonia, , Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Technology, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, addiction, Orange Cove High School, 13In the article, “Are You Addicted to Your phone?” (Upfront, Bubar, 2018) many people, especially teens, are becoming more...
Hurricane Ian Recovery
Emmanuel, , Fall 2022, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Hurricanes, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article, “Florida Begins Hurricane Ian Recovery” (BTW, btwadmin, 2022) I learned that the aftermath of hurricane Ian...
Cash or Card?
Christian, , Argument, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, debate, Economics, Money, Orange Cove High School, 7In the article, “Should Cashless Businesses Be Banned?” (Upfront, Martz, 2020, Subscription required), I learned that there has been...
How Plastic Is Trashing the Planet
Blanca, , Climate Action, Environment, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, enviroment, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article “How Plastic Is Trashing the Planet”(Upfront, Anastasia, 2019) I learned that plastic is valid, it can...
Daylight Savings, Should It Be Permanent?
Juan, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Guest Post, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, economy, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article “Should Daylight Savings Time Become Permanent” (BTW 2021) I learned that daylight savings started back in...
Jobs for the Summer
Ian, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, jobs, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “CAREERS: Summer Job Edition”(BTW, 2019) I learned that you can look for summer jobs in many...
The light blue sky
Daisy, , Gathering data through all senses, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Write Out, community assets, Park Slope Collegiate, 0My Community Center The Community Center in Sunset park is a place of peace. Society here is so kind....
Meet me, my name is Antony
Antony, , Bio, Bio ELL, Persisting, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Park Slope Collegiate, school, 1Hi, I’m Antony. I am 13 years old. I have a big family of six kids including me and...
My CommunIty
Nicolle, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Write Out, 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....
Chica mixta negra y puertorriqueña
Shanelle, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Poetry, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, This Is My Body, Writing & Communication, poetry, The U School, 1This is my body Small and petite Mixed black and Puerto rican girl . ‘’Chica mixta negra y puertorriqueña.’’...
Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?
Joshua, , Call to Action, Community, Drugs, Fall 2022, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Auto, Orange Cove High School, 3The article “Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” in BTW, talks about Biden releasing a statement for automakers to release...
Littering in Thailand
Yaritzi, , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Orange Cove High School, trash, 2In the article, “Take Back Your Trash”(Upfront, 2021) I learned that in Thailand they are being more aware when...
Teenagers nowadays drive while using the phone.
Patricia, , Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Cars, Orange Cove High School, teenagers, 12In the article, “Driven to Distraction” (from upfront published on March 13, 2017) it explains that texting and driving...
Foreigners Entering America Debate
Vanessa, , Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, This is America, COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 0The article, “Should Foreign Travelers who aren’t Vaccinated Against COVID-19 be Denied Entry to the United States?” talks about...
My Biography
Crystal, , Bio, Habits of Mind, Listening with understanding and empathy, Managing Impulsivity, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, autobiography, Habits of Mind, LUTE-STEM, 2Hello, my name is Crystal Santana. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. My earliest education was...
Puzzle
Marlen, , Description of a Child, Gathering data through all senses, Listening with understanding and empathy, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, 2Stacy Sophie Background: Stacy is a Spanish descendent, sweet and sometimes energetic six years old girl, who passed to second...
Get to Know Me
Regina, , Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, computer science, LUTE-STEM, 0Hello,I was born in the Dominican Republic and my parents named me Regina. I was one of the eleven...
A New Creation
Emily, , Bio, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Summer 2022, Teachers as Learners, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, LUTE-STEM, Teacher Preparation, 2Have you heard of the Dunning-Kruger Effect? This is a common occurrence where the most confident people are not...
Making Connections between Habits, Deeper Learning, Anti-Racist Pedagogy
Niki Fayne, , Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Summer 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, LUTE-STEM, TeacherPrep, 0Back in 2019, I was asked by SCALE (a Stanford University center) to work on the creation of Deeper...
NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches
Destiny, , Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, COACHES, Orange Cove High School, 5This article regarding NFL coaches titled, “NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches” states plenty of information individuals need to...
High School Stress
Fernando HM, , Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Finals, Orange Cove High School, 26I discovered in the article “The Coming Break” that high school students should not be concerned about their final...
Driverless Cars?
Fernando HM, , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, driverless cars, Orange Cove High School, 5Amitai Bin-Nun favors the idea of driverless cars being a good idea in the essay “Are Driverless Cars A...
Rise of A.I.
Yaseen, , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2022, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Artificial Intelligence, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article, “The Rise of A.I.” (Upfront login required) I learned that we interact with A.I. regularly. A.I....
Actor Makes History at Oscars
Sophia, , Arts & Entertainment, Oscars, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, deaf community, Orange Cove High School, Oscars, 5In the article it proves how one actor can make a difference. Troy Kotsur is the second deaf actor...
Screen Time: How much Should Children Have ?
Karen Sr, , Quality Education, Showcase, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Orange Cove High School, Screentime, 3In the article, “What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children’s Brains?” by Isabella, I was able to...
How Men and Children Affect Each Other’s Development
Lilyana, , Gathering data through all senses, Gender, Psychology, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, child development, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, mental health, 0Kyle D Pruett, a Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry, dives into the differing experiences infants face with infants might...
Bidens Response to Ukraine wanting the U.S. help
Emmanuel, , Argument, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, This is America, #UkraineandRussia, #war, Orange Cove High School, 7In the article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” I learned that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is...
Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds
Destiny, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, War, Orange Cove High School, Ukraine, 6This article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” explains the horrific events that are occurring in Ukraine...
Mentality
Aaliyah, , Community, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, mental, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Mental Health” (Youth voices, Nyalok) I learned that mental health is one of the most important...
Inspiring Women: Frida Kahlo and Malala Yousafzai
Marta, , Gender Equity (Women), Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Berkeley High School, Strong women, woman rights, 9Today I would like to introduce Frida Kahlo and Malala Yosuafzai, and I would like to give you some...
Biden will travel to Europe next week for an extraordinary NATO meeting.
Paul, , Argument, Call to Action, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Protest, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, Student-Centered, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #PeacefulProtest, #UkraineandRussia, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, War, 2This article talked about Biden’s trip to Europe next week, including meetings with NATO and the European Union. Biden...
A guide to what Russia and Ukraine want from talks- and where the red lines are
Paul, , Argument, Call to Action, History, Inquiry, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Protest, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #PeacefulProtest, #UkraineandRussia, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, War, 4This article talked about the demands of both sides in Ukraine-Russia negotiations. Russia demands a guarantee that Ukraine will...
To protect Black women and save America from itself, elect Black women
Arual, , Argument, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Constitution, Decision Making, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Getting Started, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Slavery, Social Class, Stress, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Voting, Women in Action, Black Women, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 10America has given women the right to vote through the 19th Amendment, yet there are still many obstacles that...
What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children’s Brains?
Isabella, , Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, screen time, 20At a young age exposing your child to screen can cause numerous harmful effects such as: behavioral, social, sleep,...
What’s Next?
Jaylen, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Black wall street, The U School, 2Executive DirectorAtlantic VenturesThe AtlanticATTN: Hayley Romer60 Madison Avenue6th Floor: The AtlanticNew York, NY 10010 Dear Brad Girson: I’m writing...
What if Dick Rowland Could Tell His Side of the Story?
Ny'Aira, , Arts & Entertainment, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Black wall street, Racism, The U School, 3Executive DirectorAtlantic VenturesThe AtlanticATTN: Hayley Romer60 Madison Avenue6th Floor: The AtlanticNew York, NY 10010 Dear Brad Girson: I’m writing...
Career in Retail
Eliana, , Career & Job Readiness, Creating Community, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #careers, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “CAREERS: Retail” (btw) I learned that if you like to hang out and shop a career...
Tensions Rising between Russia and Ukraine
Rene, , Argument, Gathering data through all senses, Media, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, This is America, Violence, War, #Biden, #russia, #Tension, #Ukraine, #war, Orange Cove High School, 9Ukraine has tried establishing alliances with Western nations. Russia on the other hand has tried to maintain a relationship...
How to steal an Election legally
Jonathan, , Fall 2021, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Voting, election, Orange Cove High School, 0From a video that I saw was, “What is Gerrymandering?” (Upfront Log in required), it explains of what the...
bodega dreams
Yeury, , Community, Crime, Drugs, Fall 2021, Habits of Mind, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gangs, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1This story is about a boy named Julio and he didn’t want to be called his real name any...
The Eulogy of Malcolm X
Cristin, , Fall 2021, History, Race Relations, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), DAY OF THE DEATH, Malcolm X, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 3The funeral of Malcolm X took place in Faith Temple Church Of God in Harlem. Ossie Davis delivered the...
Teachers
Asher, , Arts & Entertainment, Language, Memoir Photos, NowComment, Oscars, Point of View, Questioning and posing problems, Read/Write Poems, Scratch, Stress, Teachers as Learners, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Writing & Communication, Youth Activism, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Teachers, 1I believe that teachers have a negative impact on student lives such as bad teachers and toxic environments such...
What Kind Of Freedom Should A Teen Have?
Michelle, , Family, Privacy, Quality Education, Rights, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Parents, teens, 2I believe that there is a limit to freedom and how parents decide to use it on their kids....
Why Leadership Skills Are Important
Mynor, , Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Judge Memorial Catholic High School, ledaership, life skills, 10Ever since I was very young I hated people telling me what to do which is why I have...
Zoos do more harm than good
Ava, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Life on Land, Nature, Questioning and posing problems, Rights, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Animals Rights, inhumane, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, zoos, 7Humans have been displaying animals for entertainment for thousands of years. Zoos are overall great for people; being up...
Medical Marijuanas
Arlette, , Drugs, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Research Help, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, medical, Orange Cove High School, 0There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...
Hispanic Heritage Month
Ivan, , Call to Action, Fall 2021, History, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexican pride, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Hispanic Heritage Month” (btw) I learned that Hispanic heritage month is from September 15 to October...
Remembering Malcolm X
Cristy, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Día de Muertos, Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Día de Muertos, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0This wonderful Eulogy of Malcom X, that you can read and listen to here, took place in the Faith...
Remembering Hardworking, Honest, and Helpful Macario
Dewry, , Character Traits and Relationships, Día de Muertos, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Día de Muertos, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0Macario, the protagonist in “The Third Guest,” a short story by B. Traven, has a few traits that influence...
Moral Development: A Social Domain Theory
Katherine, , Fall 2021, Family, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, moral development, RHS, 0Moral development has changed the way that people have interpreted certain things. An example of this development would be...
Perfect is Overrated
Julia, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Social Media, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, perfectionism, RHS, 3In recent years, tech companies that run popular social media platforms have found ways to manipulate and control what...
Space Travel Is Useless!
Christopher, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Space, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #Space, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article, “YOU DECIDE Civilian Space Travel” (BTW) I learned that space travel is becoming more commercialized than...
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Christopher, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Sports, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, college athletes, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4College athletes are very talented in what they do, that is why they are in the position they are...
Dance Is My Passion
Kerly D, , Bio ELL, Fall 2021, Family, Immigration, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Dance, Park Slope Collegiate, 4I am Kerly. I am 15 years old and I am from Ecuador. The most important thing you should...
Gender Neutrality
Brandi, , Gender, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, gender, LGBTQ+, Orange Cove High School, 1Thinking about what’s “normal” these days is different for everyone. Something that I don’t think should be okay is...
What Makes Me, Me
Aniya, , Bio, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Summer 2021, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, bio, getting Started, LUTE-STEM, 1My name is Aniya Morales and I am from the beautiful, loud and diverse City of New York. I...
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Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision
Be clear!
Strive for accurate communication in both written and oral form; avoiding over-generalizations, distortions, deletions and exaggerations. (Click here to see more.)
Examples of students exhibiting this habit
- While reflecting on writing A New Creation, Emily describes how she is becoming “a better manager of her ideas”: NowComment annotation.