The Effects Of Social Media On Teens’ Mental Health
Introduction 20 years ago, it definitely wasn’t normal to see a teen carrying a smartphone around seemingly 24/7, constantly checking their various social media accounts. Nowadays, social media seems to be an important part of the average teenager’s life. Thousands of teens are currently involved in popular platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. The […]
U.S. Education: An Outdated System
Introduction The U.S. education system has been around since the 17th century, nearly 400 years ago. As the years have gone by, the curriculum has changed, as well as the common technology that you would see in today’s classrooms. However, there is one thing that seems to have remained the same: students are still taught […]
Shorter School Days Should Be Established For U.S. Students
Introduction A six-and-a-half-hour school day is business as usual for most U.S. students, running from early morning to mid-afternoon. With such a long day at hand, there is undoubtedly plenty of time for learning and focusing on subjects in a structured curriculum. However, while this may sound beneficial, there are cons to the current length […]
COVID-19: A Second Economic Shutdown Cannot Happen
Introduction The spread of COVID-19 has been a major concern for quite some time now. When COVID-19 cases first started popping up in the U.S. back in the early spring, many businesses, mainly small and nonprofit, were forced to close. This would allow for strict social distancing measures to buy time for the development of […]
Standardized Testing Among U.S. Students: Is It Really Effective?
Introduction For years, standardized testing has been a preferred method among our education system to measure and compare student knowledge. Whether it be for college admission purposes or the determination of a student passing their grade, standardized testing indeed plays a prominent role in a student’s school career. However, are these tests really effective? Are […]
George Floyd Riots: Violence Is Not The Answer
Introduction Bitter news has shaken the world. An African-American man named George Floyd was killed by a white police officer, who refused to remove his knee from Floyd’s neck even after hearing his pleas that he could not breathe. Floyd was unarmed. This racist and senseless murder has undoubtedly caused rampant outrage throughout America and […]
Anxiety In The Classroom: A Silent Battle
Introduction Have you ever felt the sensation of having butterflies in your stomach? Maybe your legs went numb at the prospect of delivering a speech in front of a large group of expectant people? That’s normal! Everybody experiences feelings of anxiousness in their lives. Anxiety is a physiological response that is triggered when danger is sensed […]