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Justice or easy money:Uncovering the truth about mass incarceration – it’s doing far more harm than good.
Eesha, , Showcase, Spring 2023, criminal justice, WAMS, 2One out of four incarcerated people in the world are in the land of the free. Despite the United...
In the life of an average teenager, the worst problem they would face is not their phone dying, but...
One day I was in science class and Dr. B began his lecture on the universe and space. I...
Gabriela Gurvits Introduction: With the spread of human population on planet Earth, our behavior towards animals has become a...
Causes of Climate Change: Human Activity at Play
Neil, , AI, Climate Action, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment & World, Listening with understanding and empathy, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking flexibly, article, WAMS, 0In this post, I’m showing some of the steps I’m taking to use AI to write an article about...
We are United as one
Tikvah, , Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, 6Gender is not explicitly mentioned in the given paragraph, but it is relevant to note that Black women and...
After viewing the 1619 Project, I can say how utterly disgusted I am with certain aspects of it, but...
Rocking with Gender and Justice
Gabriel, , Semester Published, Showcase, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 1The year 2020 was full of change. The nationwide protests that erupted after George Floyd’s death, It was definitely...
“Uncovering the Unspoken: 1619 Project”
Ryan, , Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Gender Lit, SLA @ Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 17After viewing the 1619 Project, I strongly believe that black communities must deepen their understanding of these complex issues...
Learning about the past is important because it has a significant impact on the present and future. This is...
1619 Project: The Truth of America
Kaesy, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Latino Power, Showcase, Spring 2023, Women in Action, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 17The 1619 Project has shined a spotlight on the strains of systemic oppression, discrimination, and violence against Black people...
The 1619 Project is: Truth
Faith H, , Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 24It is disheartening to observe the disparity in healthcare treatment for pregnant women based on their race. Every individual,...
Disparities of America
Wylla, , Semester Published, Showcase, #GenderLit #SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, trigger warnings, 12My thoughts and feelings on the Documentary Is it understandable that witnessing the pain and suffering of others is...
We must all work together to combat the racial issues in society and create meaningful change. I’m taken aback...
The Hidden Pages
Mason, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Documentary, Media, Showcase, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 10As I watched the 1619 Project episodes 2 and 5, I felt a deep sense of anger and injustice...
Respect: Addressing Discrimination
David, , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 11We must refuse to engage in the tactics of those who perpetuate racism and prejudice and take action to...
Persistently Resisting: Race as Binary
Gavin, , Getting Started, Showcase, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 6After viewing the video, I am struck by the way that race is defined as a binary between white...
Somali Piracy and Its Effect on the Global Economy
Nickel, , No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0The World Bank reported that Somali piracy is having a severe impact on the economic activity of neighboring countries,...
Uncovering Oppression & Inspiring Action
Darryl, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 7The 1619 Project’s Episode 2 and Episode 5 shed light on the traumatic impact of slavery and police brutality...
Unite to Fight Systemic Racism!
Jeffrey, , Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Gender Lit, SLA@Beeber, 5Across the nation, there are individuals who make a concerted effort to degrade and injure African Americans emotionally and...
Remembering Past through Critical Conversations
Amani, , Documentary, Race Relations, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 5The contributors of the 1619 Project have taken a bold and commendable risk in their efforts to raise...
America Mock Trial
Akira, , American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2023, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, writing, 36The views expressed in this piece are fictional and do not represent the views of the writer. Good afternoon...
How the White House plans to and has been addressing the immigration problem
Emma M, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, government, Immigration, immigration reform, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The issue of immigration is one that regularly makes headline news, so I read a couple of Fact Sheets...
Why People Like Soft Things; The Reason Why The Human Race Is Attracted To Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, soft textures, WAMS, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
Nico M, , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Gathering data through all senses, Managing Impulsivity, Nature, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Climate Change, Global Warming, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The article “‘Global Warming’ or ‘Climate Change?’: Which Is the Proper Term?” discusses the difference between the terms “global...
The Wrong Way to go About Curbing Food Waste
Pilar, , Environment, Environment & World, Persisting, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Food Waste, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0This article from the Washington Post first starts by telling the story of a 9-year-old student of color at...
Mock trial – America on trial
Majae, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, United Nation, 17What steps have been taken to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system? Good morning everyone.Thank you for...
America On Trial
Aaliyah, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Striving for accuracy, Taking responsible risks, The Hate U Give, Thinking flexibly, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, civil rights, The U School, 18Good Afternoon. My name is Starr and I’m the protagonist of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I...
A troubled mind: Tony Loneman in There There
Anneliese, , Character Traits and Relationships, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Oakland, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking flexibly, anger, Fetal alcohol syndrome, P.U.L.S.E. High School, pulse, 0Tony Loneman, the protagonist in There There by Tommy Orange, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others....
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...
Nickel, , Gathering data through all senses, Listening with understanding and empathy, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0
The article reports on the release of a survivor of Somali pirates who had been held hostage for over...
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...
Piracy Off the East Coast of Africa
Nickel, , No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0The Washington Post discusses the resurgence of piracy in East Africa, particularly in Somalia, where a recent spate of...
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...
What can you do Joe Biden?
Hammam, , Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Joe Biden, migerents, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Dear President Biden,My name is Hammam. I urge you to take action in this situation. Migrants need your help...
Hopes Create Dreams
Khoa, , American Dream, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Part-time Indian, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, dream, hope, immigrant, indian, Park Slope Collegiate, 0What is hope? For me, hope means dreams, and dreams created the world. Everyone lives with hope, people die...
My divorce and break-up.
Nicolle, , Fall 2022, Friendship, Showcase, bestfriends, bsf4life, friendship, marriage, psc, 0Harmonee was my best friend and wife from middle school in Houston. I was in 8th grade when we...
My best friend is Jorge. He is my best friend because we are together all the time. Jorge is...
One of the most controversial sporting events in recent history
Nickel, , AI, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Sports, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, World Cup, 0My Summaries Article 1: The 2022 world cup in Qatar is the most controversial world cup to date, and...
Caine’s Arcade
Michael, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Documentary, Fall 2022, Listening with understanding and empathy, Persisting, Quality Education, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, arcade, Caines Arcade, creativity, film, inspiring, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Nirvan Mullick, a filmmaker, came across an auto shop that had cardboard in front of the desk. He saw...
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,...
First thoughts on being a vegetable photographer (and playing with AI)
Christina C, , AI, Fall 2022, Listening with understanding and empathy, Persisting, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, ai, AImojo, play, TTT, 4Here is what I wrote: I just posted a photo on Facebook that I took before we connected online...
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 James Webb Telescope Article Summary
Caroline M, , AI, Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Space, Thinking flexibly, James Webb Telescope, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1My Summary: On December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), or Webb, was launched from the European...
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,...
A Teenage Dreamer
Isiah G, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Documentary, Fall 2022, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, daca, dreamers, immigrant, lawyer, Park Slope Collegiate, The Mayor, 5Celeste, a Mexican immigrant, came to Georgia with her family when she was four years old. Now in high school,...
American Dream vs Indians vs My Experience.
Nicolle, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2022, Gathering data through all senses, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Native Americans, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Even though people might think everything is perfect or better in the U.S., it isn’t. Ask the Native Americans....
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...
A History of Racist Oppression and Resistance
Manuel, Miguel, Ricardo, Mary, David, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, multimodal, Pasadena City College, 0https://youtu.be/9-7q0BuBVZs
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...
Climate Emergency
Patricia, , Climate Action, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Climate Change, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “A Climate Emergency” (Upfront, May 16, 2022 subscription needed) I learned that a major new report...
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...
Violence After Emancipation
Aaron, David, Manuel, Miguel, Mary, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Race Relations, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, Black Africans, Pasadena City College, resistance, Violence, 0See and Download the PDF.
Classroom Takeover
Shant, Viviana, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, History, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, education, Pasadena City College, resistance, 0See and Download the PDF.
The Payback Challenge taught me that I need to sustain balance
Gaia, , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Gaming, Managing Impulsivity, Persisting, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Payback, The U School, 10College is a resource that opens the gateway to many opportunities. At the end of high school one is...
Frantz Fanon’s Fantastic Fundamentals
Isabella, Zully, Malakhi, Shant S, Daniel, Winnie, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2022, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, colonialism, history, Pasadena City College, 0During Frantz Fanon’s short-lived life, he wisely identified, broke apart, and exposed the violence and dehumanization of colonization and...
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...
Women’s Right To Vote
Geraldine, , Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Raise Your Voice, Showcase, Voting, Orange Cove High School, voting supression, 3In the article “Women Get the Vote” (Upfront, Elanie Weiss, May 11, 2020 subscription required), I learned that for...
Unhealing
Jimmy, , Art, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Creative Writing, Fall 2022, Photography, Poetry, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Writing, Orange Cove High School, poetry, writing, 2There’s pain. There’s anguish that lasts. There is sound that carries from this dimension to the next. No matter...
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...
“Tattoos on the heart” Review
Stephen, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, change, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0This is a review of Fr. Gregory Boyle’s book Tattoos on the heart Throughout the book, Boyle talks about...
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...
I am made of gardening with my grandparents in their small town in Dominican Republic I am made of ...
I am made of my neighbors house with a colorful rug and turning off my fake candles, doing my...
I am made of cartoons at my uncle’s house, Puca Loves Garu And translating my homework from Spanish to...
Shehri’s Childhood
Shehri, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Poems and Stories, Poetry, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Where I'm From, identify, Park Slope Collegiate, 1I am made of eating sweet paint chips off the wall as a child and being scared to tell...
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...
Debates over Gun Control Laws in the United States
Emma M, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Guns, Showcase, Gun control, gun safety, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, lack of gun control, 3A month after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo New York, President...
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...
I am made of…
Isiah G, , Poems and Stories, Poetry, Showcase, Dave and buster, halloween, Park Slope Collegiate, 0I am made of a trip to Miami to visit Universal Studios, so young I don’t remember and brushing...
I am made of crowded parties, with Mexican food, bachata music, and sometimes arguments. I am made of ...
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....
My Neighborhood
Jorge, , My Beautiful Neighborhood, Showcase, bay ridge, community, Park Slope Collegiate, 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, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Showcase, bay ridge, community, owls head park, Park Slope Collegiate, 1Gowanus Market Deli Welcome to Gowanus Market Deli. Here in Gowanus when you enter the Deli if you look...
My name is Yamiled Acevedo Morales. One thing I hate doing is to keep on repeating myself over and...
Interesting Things in Crown Heights
Khoa, , Community, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Showcase, CrownHeights, Park Slope Collegiate, 1“Knowledge is power” My Vietnamese teacher used to say: “Knowledge is power.”. I have always believed in knowledge, so...
Do You Think It’s Fair to Deport Immigrants from the United States?
Diana, , Fall 2022, Family, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, immigrants, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Immigration” (Last updated August 12, 2022) I learned that people with brown skin had to flee...
About Me, Myself and I
Nicolle, , Bio ELL, Showcase, #crush, #family #love #uniting #memoircomic #drawing, #hispanic/Latina, #pandemic, #pcs, Immigration, Shakespeare, 0I’m Jennifer, but I prefer to be called by my second name, Nicolle, with two Ls, please. I just...
My name is Jorge, I was born in The Dominican Republic as well as my family. I am seventeen...
Hi, my name is Daisy. I’m 14 years old and the things I enjoy doing are drawing and going...
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.’’...
Things in My Life you should know about
Dominick M, , Bio ELL, Showcase, family, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, 2My name is Dominick Martinez and I’m 17 years old. What’s important to know about me is...
My name is Lugeili Duran I’m 16 years old and this is my history. I’m from the Dominican...
Things About Carlos That You Will Know 
Carlos, , Bio ELL, Showcase, Immigration, Park Slope Collegiate, 2My name Carlos is from DR. Something important that I am studying is that I want to move forward....
My name is Isiah. Something important to know about me is I like to play basketball and my family...
Hi, I’m Lesly Dutan. Something important to me is my family; I care about my grandma and my dad,...
My Journey To America
Hammam, , Bio ELL, Showcase, Immigration, Park Slope Collegiate, War, yemen, 1Hi, I’m Hammam Essa and I’m 14 years old. Something important to know about me is that I was...
A Piece Uncovered Outside the Blindfolds
Jennifer C, , Bio ELL, Showcase, cats, Park Slope Collegiate, 2My name is Jennifer. Something important to know about me is that I care a lot for the people...
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...
Xenogenders (and how they tie into the autistic and trans community)
Jimmy, , Bullying, Community, Fall 2022, Gender, LGBTQ+ Rights, Showcase, #lgbtqrights, autism, gender, Orange Cove High School, psychology, Transgender, 2We’ve all heard the infamous “I identify as an attack helicopter” joke, and usually, in reply, someone says something...
“I Am” Scratch Proposal
Diana, , Finding Humor, Letter to Colleagues, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Scratch, Showcase, Summer 2022, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), LUTE-STEM, scratch project, 0Dear Natalie Kuhl, There was a lot to think about and to consider how to apply in the classroom,...
Old Mixed With The New!
Branden, , Letter to Colleagues, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Summer 2022, Taking responsible risks, Kumospace, LUTE-STEM, 2Dear Mrs. Jacano: Over the summer, I participated in a profession learning experience with LUTE-STEM at Lehman College. I learned a great deal...
Proposal
Crystal, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Habits of Mind, Letter to Colleagues, Listening with understanding and empathy, Managing Impulsivity, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Habits of Mind, learning, LUTE-STEM, Pre-k, 3Dear Colleague: I recently participated in a professional learning experience with Lute-Stem about multimodal methods at Lehman College. I...
Passing my pride on to my daughters and my students
Stephanie, , Bio, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Dominican Pride, LUTE-STEM, 2My name is Stephanie Melo and I was born in Brooklyn NY. At the age of 10, my parents...
Youth and Impulsivity
Claudia, , Letter to Colleagues, Listening with understanding and empathy, Managing Impulsivity, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Habits of Mind, LUTE-STEM, 7Dear Colleague, This summer, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STEM at Lehman College I learned a lot about different frameworks of learning...
If you wish to know what justice is, let injustice pursue you.
Rafael, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, History, Inquiry, Letter to Colleagues, Quality Education, Showcase, Social Class, Summer 2022, #history #colonialism, critical thinking, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, pedagogy, philosophy, 4Dear Colleague: Recently, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE Stem at Lehman College. I learned a...
Day and Night I Always Dream With Open Eyes
Rafael, , Bio ELL, Black Lives Matter At School, Description of a Child, Habits of Mind, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Race Relations, Responding with wonderment and awe, Science & Math, Showcase, Social Class, Summer 2022, bilingual, black power, history, LUTE-STEM, showcase, 0Jose is a 13 year old bilingual student from the Dominican Republic who is literate in both Spanish and...
“Become Who You Are”
Rafael, , Bio, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Habits of Mind, History, Politics, Race Relations, Showcase, Social Class, Student-Centered, Summer 2022, #history #colonialism, education equality, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, publicschools, Teachers, United States of America, 1Born to 1st generation Dominican and Salvadoran parents and forever inspired by their perseverance to work and family, I...
Youth Voices Turns Twenty: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Paul, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Summer 2022, Teachers as Learners, Technology, Thinking interdependently, nowcomment, Youth Voices, 0What has changed in the two decades since we launched Youth Voices might be described as a digital transformation...
Proposal Letter Implementing Habits of Mind
Regina, , Habits of Mind, Letter to Colleagues, Quality Education, Scratch, Showcase, Summer 2022, Habits of Mind, Letter to Colleage, LUTE-STEM, 6Dear Colleague, Recently, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STEM at Lehman College. I learned a great...
Lesson Plan proposal: Using the “Thinking Interdependently” Habit of Mind to Play Music Better
Jesse, , Habits of Mind, Letter to Colleagues, Music, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Thinking interdependently, Lesson Planning, LUTE-STEM, music, 2Dear Colleague, This summer, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STE(A)M at CUNY Lehman College. I learned...
What You Thought You Knew
Emily, , Letter to Colleagues, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Summer 2022, LUTE-STEM, multimodal storytelling, 9Dear Colleague: Recently, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE Stem at Lehman College. In one of the courses this Summer,...
Persisting
Marlen, , Bio, Persisting, Portraits, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, 8It doesn’t matter how far you have to walk, how hard you have to work, or the obstacles you...
I Hear you!
Karyn, , Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, hospitality, NOYCE-STEM, 4I’ve been working in restaurants for over 8 years now. When you work in the hospitality industry listening is...
Leo: Description of a Child
Diana, , Description of a Child, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, boys, LUTE-STEM, 1Background Leo (pseudonym) is an eight-year-old boy in the second grade. He is a shy to speak in public...
Letter to Colleagues
Marlen, , Finding Humor, Letter to Colleagues, Persisting, Quality Education, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Social Class, Summer 2022, This I Believe, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, 6Dear Ms. De Los Santos: Last month, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STEM at Lehman College....
Jerson: Descriptive Review
Regina, , Description of a Child, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, behavior, child, LUTE-STEM, 0Introduction: Jerson was born in the USA and is an 8 years old boy. He is the youngest of...
Description of a Child
Alexis, , Description of a Child, Quality Education, Showcase, Student-Centered, Summer 2022, NOYCE-STEM, reading, teacher, 2Javonne is a 15 years old male, is African American and is at 10th grade. He is a little...
Ana: Description of A Child
Crystal, , Description of a Child, Habits of Mind, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Description of a child, LUTE-STEM, 5Background Ana (pseudonym) is a seven-year-old first grader. She is a hard worker, always willing to learn, and is...
My Future as an Educator
Brittney, , Bio, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Habits of Mind, LUTE-STEM, 0Habits of Mind has has given me more insight on how to become the educator I want to be. ...
Jayden: Description of a Child
Claudia, , Description of a Child, Gathering data through all senses, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Summer 2022, children, LUTE-STEM, 6Background/ Description of a child Jayden is a 4-year-old boy who live in the Bronx. He is a single...
Regina’s Biography
Regina, , Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, Persisting, Quality Education, Showcase, Student-Centered, Summer 2022, Thinking flexibly, Dominican Republic, Habits of Mind, life, LUTE-STEM, 0I was born in the Dominican Republic and my parents named me Regina. I was one of the eleven...
Descriptive Review of a Broken Child: Raheem
Jesse, , Description of a Child, Gathering data through all senses, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Quality Education, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Social Class, Summer 2022, Descriptive Review, LUTE-STEM, 1Physical Presence and Gesture Raheem is a 12-year old, (presumably) African-American student from upper Manhattan. As I was his...
Amelia – Description of a Child
Emily, , Description of a Child, Gathering data through all senses, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Showcase, Summer 2022, Descriptive Review, LUTE-STEM, 4Amelia is nine years old. She is frequently late to arrive in the mornings, sometimes by more than an...
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...