Not-So-Humble Beginnings In high school, I was the valedictorian of my class. I will admit I reveled in the title quite a bit, given I never studied very hard. I was even more exultant after being admitted to UCLA, my top college choice. Little did I know, I was in for a rude yet necessary awakening. […]
Archives for February 2025
Four Lesson Plans for Middle School Math
These past couple school years have thrown many curve balls. From virtual learning to social distancing regulations and unexpected school closures, teachers’ plates are abundantly full. This article aims to lift some of the weight off of educators’ shoulders by providing four lesson plans for middle school math classes. All can be adapted to an […]
How COVID-19 Negatively Impacted Students’ Health
Coronavirus has forced people worldwide to create extraordinary solutions, but students have had to perform the impossible, using virtual and even socially distanced learning to work through extraordinary circumstances! Aside from their workload and long days of classes, living through such an unusual time has put a lot of pressure on students’ mental and physical […]