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Dear Tatianna, As a person who tends to fall asleep in the very early morning, I totally understand the want to have school start a bit later. But in regards to lines like "my school has said you have to be there before 12 so if I sleep in...
Dear Sam, I think this is a fascinating subject that is really relevant these days. With so much knowledge being available online, how does one find accurate and reliable news and information. The quote "Media literacy is the literacy of the 21st century," rings true. I have had some...
Hi Drew, Your summary of Twilight is very detailed and goes over the events of the book very well. I thought it was very interesting how you said "It’s a Person v. Person type of conflict that’s driving this story (...) because throughout the book it was the coming...
Dear Estrella, I absolutely agree with your statements about how Gen-Z are struggling not only because of COVID-19 but because of the economic recession, which we don't have any experience dealing with, as well. "'Whether they just graduated from college or are early in their career, members of...
Dear Yamile, I think this topic is very important and at the forefront of a lot of people's minds, especially seniors. All of us have heard that it's hard to find a job if you don't have a college degree but as you said "some are afraid of being...
Dear Elizabeth, Despite knowing that there were some of the variations in school responses throughout the state, I was surprised by the fact that plans changed not only in the district but depending on the student as well. I think having a varaition that would work for a number...