Civic Education Roundup Week of May 18, 2020
This week, an analysis of the shortcomings of identity politics in building a unifying political culture, a study of service learning as a means of translating civic engagement lessons in the classroom into tangible benefits in the community, a case study describing how the classroom helped create a culture of religious tolerance in Indonesia, and […]
How Covid-19 Will Affect College Admissions, AP Exams, and SATs
Introduction The coronavirus has greatly affected many aspects of our daily lives, and students, particularly high-schoolers, are facing many different challenges. Seniors are missing the last few months of their high school careers along with their school proms, graduations, and award ceremonies. The fall semesters of colleges and all schools in general is a bit […]
United 4 Social Change Programming Spring/Summer 2020
United 4 Social Change has a number of exciting programs coming up this spring and summer for students of all age groups. Whether your students and parents are looking for one-day activities, a virtual camp, online courses, or public speaking competitions, U4SC has excellent opportunities for students to stay engaged and develop new skills during […]
Teachers Paying for School Supplies Out of Pocket
Introduction Despite the fact that many teachers look for a second job in order to make enough to support their own lifestyles and families, in the majority of schools they have little choice but to purchase supplies for their own classrooms. Most spend hundreds to thousands each year on standard school supplies, such as pencils, […]
Virtual Events Happening on Earth Day 2020
April 22nd 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s events and activities are centered around the theme climate action. However, because the majority of the world’s population is practicing social distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the Earth Day celebrations have moved to digital formats. These are difficult circumstances, […]
Promoting Teacher Wellbeing During the Transition to Remote Learning
Introduction The past few months have not been easy for anyone, but teachers may have the most difficult job of all as schools across the country transition to remote learning. Both public and private schools are doing all they can to improve the mental health and well-being of students at this time, but who is […]
Teachers’ Pay—It Needs to Change
Introduction Teachers’ pay is a topic that has been debated for decades. It is common knowledge that many teachers in the United States are underpaid and that most spend additional money to purchase their own classroom supplies. There has been improvement on teachers’ salaries over the past few years and several campaigns have been created […]
Improving the Mental Health Day Policy
Introduction Students have always dealt with the timeless struggles of balancing academia and personal life. However, nowadays, the stress has only been compounded by additional issues such as climate change, gun violence, and the current, narrow-minded political climate. Given this extensive list of worries and difficulties, it is no wonder that student mental health is […]
American Students, Parents, and Schools React to and Take Precautions Against the Coronavirus
Introduction Recently, a new strain of the coronavirus, referred to as COVID-19, originating from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has started to look like a pandemic, creating a worldwide panic. With tens of thousands of cases across the globe so far, a few of which have been in the U.S., the possibility of the coronavirus spreading […]
College Textbooks—How Can Students Afford Them?
Introduction College is expensive. Very expensive. And being required to buy overpriced textbooks for classes that you’re already paying an arm and a leg for is too much for many students, especially those who are already from a financially struggling family. Students have been forced to get creative with the methods by which they obtain […]