In 2021, Kelsey Carlton, junior and Jumpstart team leader, was in a Jumpstart classroom reading the class a book about a chameleon. Out of nowhere, a student came up to her, gave her a hug and said he loved her, Carlton said. "It was just something I will always hold on to forever," Carlton said. "You may not think you're making an impact in these children's lives, but that … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Bridges the Achievement Gap
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Opinion: Media Portrayal of OCD Should Promote Knowledge, Not Misinformation
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Trigger Warning: references to intrusive thoughts, violence and self-harm OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a common colloquialism used to refer to an individual’s aversion to germs, an unhealthy need to keep … [Read more...] about Opinion: Media Portrayal of OCD Should Promote Knowledge, Not Misinformation
Opinion: Unleash the Power of ChatGPT and A.I.
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As we stand at the cusp of a new era in education, it's time to explore the benefits of integrating ChatGPT into academia and beyond despite some feeling that A.I. is detrimental to the learning process. Early Technological … [Read more...] about Opinion: Unleash the Power of ChatGPT and A.I.
Rant: SparkNotes Hinders Critical Thinking
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. It's a scenario many students have experienced — piles of unfinished homework and not enough time to complete readings for class. Or maybe, the reading just does not seem very interesting. For many … [Read more...] about Rant: SparkNotes Hinders Critical Thinking
Rave: SparkNotes Are a Literary Lifesaver
Art by Jackie Lopez Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. SparkNotes makes it easy for book lovers and students to explore literature even when life gets busy. Imagine always having an experienced literature expert at your disposal, ready to explain the meaning … [Read more...] about Rave: SparkNotes Are a Literary Lifesaver
