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Thoughts on Accelerated Reader Programs + Seeking Advice Hi everyone! I’m a 12-year-old and my school utilizes the Accelerated Reader (AR) program, which awards points for reading books. By the end of the school year, we need to accumulate a specific number of points. While this works well for many […]

School Lunches and Misleading Advertising What they promise on their official lunch menu: The reality of what you actually receive: A dish that’s both tasteless and dry: While I can see why they might want to market these lunches this way from a business standpoint, it feels almost unethical to […]

First week back after half term, and both my brother and I avoided any detentions!

Did your old school used to be fantastic, only to decline after a couple of changes? In my case, all it took was a new priest and principal, and everything went downhill. Suddenly, the school was flooded with unreasonable rules and policies. There are so many that it would be […]

I need assistance! As a senior high school student, I’m currently working on a capstone project for my Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion class. My group has chosen to create knee protective gear using coconut shells, and our defense is scheduled for March 11. We’re exploring two methods for making the […]

I was suspended for using my phone at school. Hello all! I’m a 14-year-old Brazilian in 9th grade, and I’ve had a few run-ins with the recent law banning cell phone use in schools. The first time I got caught was in class—I thought it was no big deal, but […]

I’m really frustrated with my laptop right now. My French teacher kept it for two weeks and still hasn’t returned it!

Am I at risk of getting suspended? There’s this guy at my school who used to have a crush on me, and it’s become a bit unsettling. Last year, after I told him I wasn’t interested in being his girlfriend, he treated me poorly—being racist, sexist, and just downright awful. […]