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The Human Footprint: How Our Actions Shape Wildlife and Ecosystems

The emergence of humanity marked the start of a new era for Earth; the beginnings of an increasingly complex and divergent ecosystem from the preceding billions of years. As the human population grew and technological and industrial advancements were made, the...

The Power of Debate: Enhancing Advocacy and Critical Thinking Skills

A cornerstone of advocacy is the skill of public speaking which is enhanced through debate. When two sides argue with each other with thoughtful argumentation, they tend to discover loopholes in each other's words. This leads to the development of excellent critical...

Know Your Rights: The Initiative Process

You probably learned in school that once you’re 18, you can register to vote in elections to select representatives to govern on your behalf—from mayors and school boards to senators and the President themself. However, what you might not be as well versed in is that...

Walls of Extinction: How Barriers in Bialowieza Forest Threaten Wildlife Survival

The main wall in the Bialowieza Forest bordering Poland and Belarus, which was originally designed to keep migrants out from the Middle East, now secludes and divides the population of Polish lynx, dramatically increasing the rate of population decline as well as...

Greater awareness about educational equity is needed

Education equity isn’t about making things easier for students; it is about giving all students access to the same education as my peers and having a chance to thrive. To achieve this, one tool schools use is a 504 plan.Chances are, if you are a student, you’ve...

Standardized Testing: Uncovering the Drawbacks and Inequities

While standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are widely used to assess the academic abilities of students, the tests are unfair and do not represent all parties equally. Almost all students around the nation participate in standardized tests as part of a requirement....

Empowering Voices: How Student Feedback Transforms Education

Student feedback is important in that it enables learners to take charge of their education and actively participate in their learning process. Because students are motivated to express their minds and be involved in decision-making, they become more involved and...

The importance of public speaking and self-expression skills is often overlooked and feared by many

The importance of public speaking and self-expression skills is often overlooked and feared by many. The majority of people simply do not like it. In a period of time when technology has revolutionized nearly every facet of life, it’s often easier to scroll through...

Civic involvement: the key to success

According to recent studies, being civically involved is extremely beneficial for the development of young adults.Civic involvement is extremely beneficial for the development of young adults.According to Youth.Gov, recent studies found that among youth, volunteering...

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