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In the article, “Take Back Your Trash”(Upfront, 2021) I learned that in Thailand they are being more aware when...
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Dear Colleague: Recently, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE Stem at Lehman College. I learned a...
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Born to 1st generation Dominican and Salvadoran parents and forever inspired by their perseverance to work and family, I...
What has changed in the two decades since we launched Youth Voices might be described as a digital transformation...
Dear Colleague, Recently, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STEM at Lehman College. I learned a great...
Dear Colleague, This summer, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE-STE(A)M at CUNY Lehman College. I learned...
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Hello,I was born in the Dominican Republic and my parents named me Regina. I was one of the eleven...
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In the United States, I learned how to think flexibly to respect individuals’ ideas. It is essential to listen...
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I hope you all that have went through loss get through this, and that the parents that loss their...
Born A Crime talks about the struggle Trevor went through and how he was different than everyone else, yet...
In the article, “A Century-Long Battle Over The Equal Rights Amendment” (BTW, 2021) I learned that the 1964 Civil...
This book talks about a kid who was Born A Crime, he was born a crime because a black...
This article regarding NFL coaches titled, “NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches” states plenty of information individuals need to...
I discovered in the article “The Coming Break” that high school students should not be concerned about their final...
Amitai Bin-Nun favors the idea of driverless cars being a good idea in the essay “Are Driverless Cars A...
In the article, “The Rise of A.I.” (Upfront login required) I learned that we interact with A.I. regularly. A.I....
In the article it proves how one actor can make a difference. Troy Kotsur is the second deaf actor...
In the article, “What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children’s Brains?” by Isabella, I was able to...
In the article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” I learned that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is...
This article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” explains the horrific events that are occurring in Ukraine...
Today I would like to introduce Frida Kahlo and Malala Yosuafzai, and I would like to give you some...
This article talked about Biden’s trip to Europe next week, including meetings with NATO and the European Union. Biden...
This article talked about the demands of both sides in Ukraine-Russia negotiations. Russia demands a guarantee that Ukraine will...
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In the article, “Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?”, it talks about two perspectives about daylight saving time. Some...
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In the article, “School Social Media Free Speech Case”(BTW) I learned about Brandi Levy’s case that involved her first...
In the article, ¨Where did all the stuff go?¨(upfront, login required) I learned that within this year due to...
In the article, “Paying for Compliments”(upfront, login needed) I learned that social media is often blamed for making people...
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In the article, “Vaccines for Kids Under Five” (Admin) I learned that children under the age of 5 are...
Ukraine has tried establishing alliances with Western nations. Russia on the other hand has tried to maintain a relationship...
In the article, ¨Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?” on Upfront (login required), we get two perspectives regarding daylight...
In the article, “Discrimination Against The LGBTQ+ Community” I was able to learn that many people who come out...
In the Article, “White Rhinos transported in historic flight”, I learned that white rhinos are an extremely endangered species....
From a video that I saw was, “What is Gerrymandering?” (Upfront Log in required), it explains of what the...
In the article Tensions Rising Between Russia and Ukraine (btw), I learned about the history between Russia and Ukraine....
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My Shadow box represents the dominant and counter narrative of my identity as a Muslim, Middle Eastern, Arabic speaking...
I’m sitting alone on the train, kids are screaming, very loud.someone dancing for some money, and to make everyone’s...
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In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill) there was a group of four civilians who had...
In the article, “Thanksgiving Turkeys and Traditions”, (McGraw Hill) I learned that Benjamin Franklin had proposed the turkey as...
In the article “COVID Vaccine Approved for Younger Children”(McGraw Hill) I learned that children under the age of 11...
My name is Abdul. I was born and raised in Yemen in the city of Sana’a. I lived in...
In the article, “A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (BTW) I learned that there is an upcoming vaccine for Alzheimer’s which...
In the article “Food Insecurity” I learned how many people don’t have food to eat they have to worry...
In the article, “Permanent Cure for the Common Cold” (BTW) I learned that when the temperature started to change...
Have we become too reliant upon our electronics? There are many different arguments that support this question and there...
In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is another...
There is a strong riverOver the hill from my grandmother’s houseAnd although she does not know my nameShe knows...
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Ever since I was very young I hated people telling me what to do which is why I have...
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It was 7 in morningWalking to my school in Ecuador, the last day for meAll my friends in class...
Well let’s start off with saying that clowns are scary and not really there for us. Clowns are supposed...
The war sacrificed countless lives and caused tremendous physical and mental trauma to the survivors. Many people know that...
Humans have been displaying animals for entertainment for thousands of years. Zoos are overall great for people; being up...
The American justice system is under threat from alt right trolls from across the internet. Many courtrooms have recently...
Seeing people and taking a glance at them can make you thinkSome good and bad thoughts, but who would...
There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...
I believe that Earth is becoming extremely overpopulated, and due to that, we will experience many issues in the...
In the article “You Decide: Civilian Space Travel” I learned that people are traveling to space. A CEO, a...
In the article, “First Native Americans Nominated To National Parks Service”(McGraw Hill), I learned that Chuck Sams is a...
In the article, “COVID Vaccine Approved for Younger Children” I learned that Up until now, children under twelve have...
In the article, “Voting By Phone” (McGraw Hill) I learned that many Americans believe that they should be able...
In the article “ Safety Precautions During Halloween” I learned that it’s important for children to wear masks as...
In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: COVID Vaccine Approved For Younger Children”(McGraw Hill) I learned that as of...
In the article, “The Teal Pumpkin Project” (BTW) I learned that food allergies are a real thing, affecting one...
The article “Saudi Arabia builds unusual amusement park” discussed how a 150,000-square-foot oil rig in Saudi Arabia is being...
Everyone dreams of being an Astronaut, and now it’s even more of a possibility to be one more than...
In the article, “Raising the Minimum Wage” I learned that there are many different point of views on whether...
Taking initiative can be beneficial towards your team but especially in school. Many students need to learn how to...
In the article, “YOU DECIDE: School Social Media Free Speech Case” (BTWl) I learned that there is a limit...
Throughout history, the continuous cycle of Native Americans and the US government have had a conflict throughout most of...
In the article, “Georgia Man Spends COVID Relief Money on Pokémon Card” (McGraw Hill), Vinath Oudomsine decided that he would...
In the article, “COVID Trick-or-Treating Safely” I learned that trick-or-treating is pretty much safe now because there are more...
I’m heading to this park called Sunset Park, its a pretty interesting place, and I heard that there’s a...
I live in a neighborhood called Sunset Park. Sunset Park is like my hometown. Most of the time I...
