Posts Tagged ‘United States’
The role of a role model: Inspiring girls in school from a younger age
Throughout my childhood and adolescence, I saw little representation of women in STEM fields. The inspirational autobiographies I read while growing up mostly consisted of women politicians or writers. The shelves of our libraries were always lined with books written by the likes of Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, or Beverly Cleary. Once in a while,…
Read MoreKhan Academy highlights deficiencies in conventional teaching methods
Why our existing educational support system isn’t enough Have you ever prepared for an exam, only to realize that you didn’t understand what was taught in class? How often do you rely on Khan Academy to learn the material that you didn’t understand from your lectures? Khan Academy has truly changed who we are as…
Read MoreRequiring sex education in college can change lives
A lack of sex education leaves students unprepared and at risk in their sex lives. Of all the subjects we learn in college, sex education is one of the more complex and crucial topics that we should leave college understanding. Of all the required classes that the UW has set out for us, sex education…
Read MoreUber safety: A forgotten concept among the app users
When Uber first came out, my parents were terrified at the thought of my using it. They were skeptical because it was a new and different concept, especially for a small country like Panama. Four years later, the only method of transportation they fully trust for me to use is Uber. When the news of…
Read MoreA few thoughts on “racism” towards white people
A columnist at the Harvard Crimson recently wrote a column titled “Who Can Be ‘Racist’?” The columnist explores the question of whether minorities in the United States may make comments such as “I hate white people” — and whether such comments may be labeled as racist. This debate has recently surfaced at our own University. In response to a…
Read MoreSanta Fe vigil highlights nationwide apathy
I received a text message from a friend who knew one of the victims from the Santa Fe High School shooting, and she asked if I’d like to attend the vigil on May 20. Shocked and overwhelmed, I agreed to come with her to honor those who had passed away the day before. When I…
Read MoreIn defense of Black American culture
Since arriving on campus, I have been involved with many conversations with my peers similar to the following: “So… what are you?” Huh? “Like, where are you from?” Texas. “No! Like where are you really from?” Texas. Something that I quickly learned upon arriving here is that I am a minority. So now you’re probably…
Read MoreSailing Through High School: A Nautical Alternative
When my kids were little and needed to get out of the house, I took them down to the water. There was much to do: skip rocks, play in the sand, and make dams to hold back the tide. If the tide was low, we looked for creatures under the rocks. We had a dory…
Read MoreHelp for students in search of federal financial aid for college
Embark has created a new, entirely free service that helps US students apply for government financial aid. For over 20 years, Embark has provided colleges and schools with software to manage their application process. TeensParentsTeachers first contacted the company ten years ago so we could stay connected with each other on trends in admissions. Now…
Read MoreHow Coming Out as a Gay Teacher Helped My Students
Being out only endeared this teacher to his adolescent charges. As a gay high school teacher, I often ask myself how to best navigate my sexual orientation in my classroom. I believe that at a time when cultural conversations about what it means to be a man or a woman are not so clear, LGBT…
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