When you have misperceptions of history, you may in turn develop skewed perspectives of your potential—for instance, in regards to what women can achieve. Because, really, we look to those who came before us when [...]

Think about any of the classes you’ve ever taken in school. Like most classes, they probably involved a good amount of speaking—sharing opinions, asking questions, and raising concerns.  In your classes, would everyone speak the [...]

As a child, your mind is initially a blank slate.  But as you mature, you gain insight into how certain men and women fit into different compartments of society, which is partially based on the [...]

We tend to really remember our teachers. But not in a vague, oh, that person was pretty cool, sorta way.  No, they make long-lasting impressions.  As young students, we're very impressionable. And our teachers are [...]

When you search on Google, “Who invented the GPS?” three male names come up. But in reality, there was much more to the story.  Gladys West: a hidden figure in the making of the GPS [...]

“Passion” seems to be something to which we attach great importance.  And evidently, when you feel like you don’t have one, having that passion may seem even more important.  You always hear that the true [...]

For college students, for whom fun opportunities seem endless, budgeting may not be a priority. Unfortunately, lots of these fun opportunities cost money.  It can be very tempting to sign up for all the clubs, attend [...]

Did you know that, since 2001, the average weekly recess duration has declined by 60 minutes?  Meanwhile, only nine states currently require that schools provide daily recess.  Why recess duration has been on the decline [...]

Have you ever been so entirely immersed in something that, when you finish, it’s hard to believe that any time has gone by? Maybe it was a book, a movie, a project, or a lecture? When [...]

Writing can seem like a waiting game. That is, when you’re waiting and waiting for the words to flow. Nevertheless, you can’t simply wait; the words won’t just happen. So rather than thinking of good writing [...]

Mindfulness—is it something, like setting multiple alarms, that students should practice daily? Although mindfulness may seem like a fad that’s rooted in pseudoscience and the school of pop psychology, research says otherwise.  What is mindfulness? [...]

Music, like the desire to attend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, is powerful. It can pump you up before your quarterly presentation, it can help you mourn a break-up, and it can unite your family when [...]

I keep reading about book bans—and significantly, the massive number that has occurred over the last year. Throughout my years in elementary through high school, I don't really remember ever hearing, to this extent, about [...]

With writer’s block, trying to get the words flowing can be harder than single-handedly putting a fitted sheet on the bed.  Writer's Block: Foe Whether you’re writing a poem or trying to come up with an [...]

“Mind-body-soul”: we’ve all heard someone talk about this trifecta—probably someone who seems to have it all figured out. Maybe that one friend who sticks to their strict exercise regimen weekly? Most of us have heard it [...]

Have you ever tried watching an educational movie to dive deeper into an A.P. History lesson? Although you might associate movies with your comfy-cozy chill time, you can also use them to prepare for your APUSH [...]

While you and your friends might have completely different music preferences, there’s one thing you probably have in common: music can ignite strong responses in all of you.  It’s pretty much universal that this art form [...]

Author: Tiffany W. If you’re anything like me, fighting procrastination is a never-ending uphill battle—an almost Sisyphean task. It’s far too easy to pick up my phone and scroll through social media. Or, wander into the [...]

College prep can feel like an endless task. One day you stumble upon a school that seems like a dream come true, and the next day you find its rival—which also seems pretty great.  It’s seemingly [...]

Throughout the past decade or so, the collective focus within the U.S. has been rapidly declining. Research shows that—shockingly—the average attention span is down from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight seconds in 2015.  Nowadays, it’s [...]

When you are countless hours into studying, it’s important to stay mindful of your health.  Extended periods of screen time, sitting for hours, and focusing on just one thing can be more damaging than you may [...]

Maintaining good study habits can be difficult—especially when you really would rather be doing, well, anything else. It can be frustrating to continue trying to retain information and then just finding yourself burnt out. We’ve all been [...]