Are you excited for college?
Many of you here have just graduated from high school this month or last, and many of you are just about to do so — congratulations! Graduating from high school is a big accomplishment, and is very exciting because…
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Teenager builds nuclear reactor, kicked out of science fair
Wyoming high school student Conrad Farnsworth spent four years painstakingly building a nuclear reactor in his parents’ garage, only to be told that he wouldn’t be allowed to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair. It seems Conrad’s high…
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School closed for Sun Day
Sure, we’ve heard of Snow Days. When I lived in Florida, we even had Hurricane Days. And I’m sure other parts of the country have their own version of weather days that require taking time off from school. But a…
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Do you speak a second language?
Do you speak a second language? Whether it’s because you grew up in a household where your parents spoke their native language all the time, or because you’re learning another language in school, most of you probably speak at…
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How many days left of school do you have?
How many days left of school do you have? Wait…are you even counting down the days? Of course you are. You’re so close to the end of the year! What day does your school get out for summer break?…
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How much homework do teens get a night?
How much homework do teens get a night? Surveys show that a lot of teens are bringing home 3-4 hours of homework a night, which takes up a big chunk of each school night that’s already packed with extracurriculars. Many…
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Should cursive writing still be taught in school?
Should cursive writing still be taught in school? It’s a skill that most of us learned when we were kids — how to connect every little letter without having to lift your pencil. It’s beautiful, but it takes a…
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