Tag: student reporting
Students feel the burden of Israel-Hamas war
It can be difficult to talk with students about the Israel-Hamas war. It should be. Here are a few thoughts.
Movie review: Inside Out 2
Students write what they thought of the new release this summer of the movie Inside Out 2, which puts puberty's emotions on the screen.
Why we procrastinate & how to snap out of it
According to some mathematical models developed by a computational scientist, you can train yourself not to procrastinate.
Can generative A.I. be considered ‘creative’?
Whether you think generative AI is conscious or just a tool we humans can use, educators are, in fact, using it.
Foreign flags removed after some students complain
The removal of Palestinian flags due to the discomfort and insecurity they may bring to Jewish students is a much-debated topic.
Rare confluence of 2 cicada broods hits Illinois
Cicadas make a lot of noise but pose no general threats to other animals or the environment. The lifecycle that spans years has evolved.
Returning Wando team wins 5A state lacrosse title
A championship season allowed one sports writer to share some of the qualities, such as a growth mindset, of a champion.
Northern lights visible farther south in the U.S.
The aurora borealis sky show was visible further south in the U.S. than usual in early June. Keep watching those solar activity forecasts.
Old Chicago School Buildings Brace for Heat
Schools worry about excessive heat covering much of the South and Midwest. Chicago will hit a heat index over 110.
Student Suggests a Teen Vaping Solution Path
Teen vaping is getting worse, posing health risks to young people. Schools are trying to stop it, some more effectively than others.