Opinion: High holy days in Judaism should receive time off from school
Each year, Jewish students are forced to choose between religion and school. The High Holy Days of Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah often take place
Opinion: Less is More When it Comes to Block Days
The idea behind block days is to allow for enriched learning and prolonged class time to fully explore concepts. However, block days hinder a student’s
Limiting World Studies Curriculum is Limiting our World View
The purpose of having history taught as a part of general education is to provide context for the modern world and promote understanding of different
Shifting Perspectives: The Importance of Electives
School is about learning in the whole sense of the word, and electives are a vital part of that experience by allowing students to look
Passing Go: Bringing Learning Back Into the Grade Game
For many students, the return of the school year means much more than seeing old friends and excitedly settling into new classes. It means the
Opinion: Summer Courses Allow Students to Discover Passions
As summer rapidly approaches, M-A students, especially incoming upperclassmen, should view the break from school as a way to continue learning and exploring possible pursuits
In the Shadows of Giants: Adolescent Stress in Silicon Valley
The achievements of Silicon Valley, and of the people who live in this narrow but vital corridor of the state, are known far and wide
Fairness in Grades: Examining the Complexity of Evaluations
It’s easy to grumble about grades and scores. Why did he get an A- when I did 50% more work and only got a B+?
Should Students Be Able to Grade Teachers?
The education of youth in America is a top priority to ensure individual and nation-wide prosperity. There are a lot of debates about how best