On September 19, 1796, George Washington gave his farewell address. Warning against the dangers of a bipartisan government, he said, “The alternate domination of one […]
Category: Opinion
Why we should reinstate snow days
An early morning phone call. Pulling up the shade to reveal curtains of snow. An extra couple of hours. A chance to catch up on […]
The high school should have waited to return to hybrid learning amidst a rise in cases
Please note: This article was written in the context of after winter break and before the high school moved to a temporary remote learning model. […]
Ten tips on how to stay focused during remote learning
While learning in the comfort of your home allows you to wake up later, spend every day in pajamas, and attend classes in bed, these […]
The right decision: the high school resumes in-person learning
Note: This article was written in the context after Thanksgiving break. Conflicting opinions surrounded the decision to resume in-person learning at the high school on […]
Our COVID-19 testing program exacerbates educational inequality. What can we do about it?
I was more than happy to return back to school in a hybrid model after enduring two weeks of full remote learning, and I will […]
Do students prefer in-person or remote learning days?
To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 cases in the schools, the District decided this summer to split the school in half by cohorts according to […]
How test-optional pilots could fundamentally improve college admissions
For decades, standardized testing has played a vital role in the entrance to higher education, serving as an indicator of college readiness and a prediction […]
Time to get off the couch: why physical activity is so important right now
With much of life put on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19, establishing a sense of normalcy in our new reality can be a […]
It’s ok not to be amazing right now
When my high school shut down for what was supposed to be two weeks due to the outbreak of COVID-19, my initial reaction was that […]