By Sudhiksha K The alarm clock rings, signaling the start of another school day. But for many students, it’s not just the weight of textbooks they carry on their shoulders—it’s the hidden burden of their mental health. Mental health issues among students have been on the rise, leading to adverse effects on their academic achievements …
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By Madison Rivas In 2010, the U.S. government officially removed cursive from the required curriculum for grades K-12. Since this adjustment, there has been much discourse on whether or not cursive should still be taught in schools. Some argue that cursive is irrelevant and that with the evolving technology-based world, children should learn typing instead. …
By Maanya Golcha Introduction In recent years, the number of teachers in the field of education has decreased significantly. The National Education Association (NEA) reports that the number of teachers in public schools has declined by 5% since 2008, despite an increase in student numbers. This trend is concerning as it can have a significant …
by Titas Mukherjee Established, yet rarely reformed, are the formal standardized tests of the 21st century education system. They are a canvas, painted with the deceiving nature of a promised skill for those who practice, but a beacon of failure for those who do not. Standardized testing is utilized as a method to provide schools …