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OpinionPerspectivesState of our EducationTop Stories
April 17, 2018

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…
Sarah Orttung
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OpinionPerspectivesState of our EducationTop Stories
April 17, 2018

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…
Sarah Marks
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OpinionState of our Education
March 29, 2017

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…
Sabrina Watkins
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OpinionState of our Education
November 16, 2016

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…
Emily Brumley
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OpinionState of our EducationTop Stories
September 3, 2016

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…
Emily Brumley
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OpinionState of our Education
May 31, 2016

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…
Andrew Tan
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OpinionState of our Education
September 25, 2015

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…
Kyle Dixon
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OpinionState of our EducationTop Stories
August 15, 2015

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+?…
Miranda Simes
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EditorialsOpinionState of our Education
August 15, 2015

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…
Natalie Silverman
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