My name is Fatumata Diakite. I was born on May 31,2001. It is important to know that I’m such...
Teen Suicide
, , , Emotional Health, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0
Suicide among our youth in America is an important issue that needs to be brought to attention and discussed....
Depression and Anxiety in American Teenagers
, , , Emotional Health, Fall 2018, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, 0
I’ve chosen the issue of mental disorders in American teens, specifically depression and anxiety disorders. This topic is important...
Challenge of Youth With Single Parents
, , , Education, Emotional Health, Fall 2018, Family, Health, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stress, 6
An Unbalanced Household Opens The Doors To An Unbalanced Life Data from the Pew Research Center, a...
Cultural Celebrations In Oakland
, , , Art, Community, Fall 2018, Family, History, Showcase, Spring 2017, 7
Cultural Celebrations In Oakland All cities have celebrations, but what makes the celebrations in Oakland so joyful, special, and...
Undercover Modern Day Slavery
, , , Call to Action, Economy, Fall 2018, Health, Showcase, Spring 2017, 4
Christy Vong 9th grade humanities Ms.Portugal 12/21/18 Undercover Modern Day Sex Slavery Do you know what sex trafficking...
How Should We Help Prevent Suicide https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/suicide This image embodies the fact that multiple people aren’t getting the...
Is it Right for People to have the Ability to Select their Child’s Traits to live up to a Societal Standard?
, , , Decision Making, Environment & World, Fall 2018, Health, Science, Showcase, Technology, 0
Cohabitating in an ever-changing society can be a challenge to all people, some more than others. Within our changing...
School-to-Prison Pipeline: The Labeling Theory, Socialization
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Education, Fall 2018, Inequality, Psychology, Showcase, Social Class, Stress, 0
The Labeling Theory states that individuals “behave in ways that reflect how others label them” (Crossman). For example, if...
You are worth so much
, , , Bullying, Emotional Health, Fall 2018, Mental Illness, Showcase, Stress, This I Believe, 13
Self worth is something I believe that everyone has struggled with at least once in their entire life. It...
Rags to Riches
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Goals, Happiness, Homelessness, Immigration, Inequality, Showcase, Sports, 0
My independent reading book, The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Greatest Players by Clayton Geoffreys, talks about LeBron...
Children: Why we want to take them away from their parents
, , , Emotional Health, Fall 2018, Immigration, Mental Illness, Showcase, 0
I read three articles in which they all had to do with children and their parents, specifically undocumented parents....
Transparent Backpacks
, , , Call to Action, Education, Fall 2018, Guns, Health, Showcase, 3
There’s no doubt that after a serious and dangerous event, we begin to take safety extremely seriously. We saw this after...
Do violent video games contribute to increasing youth violence?
, , , Decision Making, Fall 2018, Games, Psychology, Showcase, Technology, Violence, 5
https://nowcomment.com/documents/116606#.W88xDUtKjD4 When looking at the evidence and scientific studies, it is hard to deny that there is some correlation...
I believe the American Creed values are exercised in the educational system
, , , American Creed, Education, Fall 2018, Goals, History, Rights, Showcase, This I Believe, Women, 0
The American Creed consist of many values. These values are exercised in every aspect of our lives including the...
After the Change, Big Plans
, , , Bio ELL, Showcase, 0
Hey I’m Abel Acosta and I want to say a few things about me. One important thing about is...
According to BIOTECanada “a vaccine is a substance that is introduced into the body to prevent infection or...
Lately, drinking milk has been an increasingly popular conversation topic. People are arguing that milk is actually harmful for...
The effectiveness and risks of vaccines are becoming more and more feared by parents with young children, leading to...
The effects of a brain injury can be life long, as expressed by SpinalCord.com. Depending of the severity of the...
The Death Penalty is a hot button issue in most of the United States, with issues surrounding it coming...
How Can Roe V. Wade Be Protected?
, , , Con Trump, Decision Making, Gender, Politics, Rights, Showcase, This I Believe, Women, 0
Roe V. Wade is one of the largest contemporary judicial controversies. It has spawned avid opposition and support throughout...
It seems as though the generic image of a balanced breakfast is incomplete without milk, the hallmark of childhood...
Well this is how stress managed to get to me for the week. I personally think I did good...
My Stress Plan
, , , Showcase, Stress, Summer 2018, 2
I choose to handle stress by quickly releasing it in burst of anger but in a safe way. An...
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Arancha’s ELLS Porfolio
, , , Community, Education, Goals, Language, Portfolio, Showcase, Summer 2018, 0
One tip to speak English that I enjoy is frequently talking to someone in English .This helps me on...
Is God Real ?
, , , Bio ELL, Religion, Showcase, Summer 2018, 4
Some people think that god is real, but other people think the god is not real. Sometimes I think...
Some people are racist because we are quick to judge, it could be by appearance,or personality.We also blame people...
Here, There and Everywhere
, , , Education, Goals, Inquiry, Summer 2018, 1
I often wonder to myself , if I did not come to the United States, what would have happened...
February 1st
, , , Family, Poetry, Showcase, Summer 2018, 0
Brand new blue dress Hair & nails done She walks through the door “Surprise!!” Over 20 people in the...
To begin I have to define what is xenotransplantation. Xenotransplantation is the transplantation of the organ, cells or tissues...
My name is Oswaldo Falcon and I was born in Manhattan. I am 15 years old. I have lived...
A brief story of my life
, , , Bio ELL, Showcase, 0
My name is Tania Gutama and I was born in Cuenca, Ecuador. I am 15 years old.I have lived...
From Haryana to the Bronx
, , , Bio ELL, Showcase, Summer 2018, 0
My name is Jai and I was born in India… I am 16 years old. I have lived in...
Forgotten Dreams
, , , Beauty, Creative Writing, Decision Making, Friendship, Happiness, Nature, Poetry, Showcase, Stories, Summer 2018, Wonder, Writing, 0
So many dreams, forgotten This one comes true I open my eyes and feel minuscule before the towering force...
I’m Mamoun Maflahi, The important things I want to know about me, are who I am, why I am...
My immigrant story
, , , Bio ELL, Immigration, Showcase, Summer 2018, 2
My name is May Myint Zu. I was born in Burma (Myanmar). Now I have been here since 2017...
My Immigration
, , , Bio ELL, Immigration, Showcase, Summer 2018, 2
My name is Muyar Khant Naing.I’m from Myanmar(Burma). Now I live in New York. My family won the lottery....
My Immigration Story and Injustice Back in Peru
, , , Bio ELL, Immigration, Showcase, Summer 2018, 2
My name is Naiara, I’m seventeen years old and I was born in Lima, Peru. I came to America...
I miss Senagal
, , , Bio ELL, Point of View, Showcase, Summer 2018, 1
My name is Madjiguene Sarr and I was born in Senegal. I’m 16 years old. I have lived in...
My name is Munisa and I was born in Tajikistan. I am 15 years old. I have lived in...
My name is Maria Malik and I was born in 2001 at Peshawar, Pakistan. I am 17 years old....
Eliezer’s Story
, , , Bio ELL, Showcase, Summer 2018, 1
My name is Eliezer Velazquez and I was born in US. I am 15 years old. I have lived...
Nayelin, Immigration Life
, , , Bio ELL, Showcase, Summer 2018, 0
My name is nayelin ferrera, I have 14 years old. I was born on October 1, 2003 and lived...
Mame’s perspective
, , , Bio ELL, Education, Showcase, Summer 2018, 5
My name is Mame Diouf. I was born in New York, 14 years ago. I went to Africa, when...
語音_180711 My name is Megan Wu and I was born in 2001. I am 16 years old. I have...
Immigrant Life
, , , Bio ELL, Powtoon, Showcase, Summer 2018, 2
My name is Evelyn Ramirez Velazquez and I was born in Mexico. I am 19 years old. I...
My name is Huiwen and I was born in China. I am 17 years old. I have lived in...
My name is Enen Wang and I was born in 2002. I am 16 years old. I have lived...
My name is Ce Ming Zeng and I was born in China. I am 14 years old. I have...
My name is Idalia Arely and I was born in El Salvador. I am 18 years old. I have...
My name is Lining Liang and I was born in 2003. I am 14 years old. I have lived...
Why Mental Health Matters
, , , Decision Making, Drugs, Emotional Health, Showcase, Stress, Summer 2018, 2
Depression is becoming a topic that more and more people care about. Chronic depression is a mental health issue....
My Immigration Story
, , , Bio ELL, Immigration, Showcase, Spring 2018, 3
I am a very calm and trustworthy person because people these days like me you don’t get often I’m the...
Rock Climbing Experience
, , , Art, Education, Friendship, Goals, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
During my rocking climbing week day I was able to get amazing climbs in. I never knew I had...
How bad is teen depression?
, , , Emotional Health, Getting Started, Happiness, Showcase, Spring 2018, Stress, 4
Why are more and more teenagers being diagnosed with mental illnesses such a y s depression and anxiety? Problems...
Born American: Stories of Immigrant Family Members
, , , Bio ELL, Immigration, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
My name is Charmaine Banks. I’m originally from Virginia but moved to New York when I was two years...
My Story
, , , Bio ELL, Immigration, Showcase, Spring 2018, 4
The things that are important to know about me is that I am an independent young adult who goes...
My name is Kara Holt and I am 16 years old. I was born on January 14, 2002 in...
I am Alejandro Rose. What’s important to know about me is that I was the first generation in my...
Glimpse of a Trip
, , , Immigration, Journey Poems, Memoir, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
Oh how crazy she was, Just as risky as others Lookin for a better view She was only...
My Fairy tale Remix of The Princess and the Pea
, , , Friendship, Happiness, Love, Scratch, Showcase, Social Class, Spring 2018, Stories, Writing, 0
In order to make this animation work click the green flag. Intro to my fairy tale...
Foster Care System (Can I get feedback on my thesis statement)
, , , Community, Economy, Emotional Health, Family, Goals, Happiness, Inequality, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
Dear Youth Voices Community, Hello, my name is Christy-Lynn Lagula. I am 16 years old and I am an...
The Ugly Duckling Animation- Kindness and Reality
, , , Animal Protection, Beauty, Bullying, Friendship, Happiness, Love, Nature, Scratch, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
Do you like ducks going in adventures? Well, you’re in for a ride! My animation is based off the...
The Most Amazing Version of, “Little Red Riding Hood” Ever Told- With Alternate Ending
, , , Decision Making, Friendship, Scratch, Showcase, Spring 2018, Stories, Writing, 0
Intro- Almost everyone knows the public fairy tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” made by the Brothers Grimm. Until...
Frau Trude- By the Brothers Grimm Adapted by Tenzin J
, , , Decision Making, Scratch, Showcase, Spring 2018, Stories, 0
Tenzin J My scratch project is an interactive story based off the the fairy tale Frau Trude by the...
Dear Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry: I am writing you to discuss your recent shutdown of an order to...
Children in Foster Care Deserve Better Mental Health Support
, , , Emotional Health, Showcase, Spring 2018, Upstander, 11
Dear Alameda County Social Services: We are choosing to write to you because we want better health and...
Children Aint Money
, , , Emotional Health, Health, Media, Showcase, Spring 2018, Upstander, 12
Dear Life Academy Students, Staff and Families: We are writing to you because we want to...
How can gun violence be avoided?
, , , Black Lives Matter, Crime, Decision Making, March for Our Lives, Poverty, Prison, Pro Gun Control, Showcase, Spring 2018, 6
The question i have is why is gun violence still playing a big role in the number of deaths...
I am Tahlia Soto. I am 17 year old. The important thing about me is that I have many...
I’d rather listen
, , , Bio, Bio ELL, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
I’m Ronaysi Gomez. I’m 19 years old and I was born on april 10,1999. Something important about me is...
When I wanted to quit what made me keep going?
, , , Decision Making, Friendship, Getting Started, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2018, 0
Sometimes quitting could get in the best of you. I have been there so many times. I’m a 15-year-old...
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