In the U.S. and many other countries, the goal of secondary education is to enable students to navigate the world as adults through expanding their knowledge and improving their critical-thinking skills. The precise method of achieving this goal, however, varies: The French high school system requires...

When sophomore Olivia Zhu first began to compete in artistic swimming, her aunt gave her a keychain to distinguish her bag from her teammates’. This keychain, however, has become much more than a name tag for Zhu — it serves as a marker of hope and success as she transfers it from bag to bag when...

During peak concert season, students flock to stadiums around the world to experience live concerts or festivals featuring their favorite artists. An endless amount of anticipation and buzz surrounds these events: Tickets sell for thousands of dollars, and setlist predictions are posted as concert dates...

Sophomore Natalie Chan in London and Paris "I loved seeing the beautiful and intricate architecture in London and Paris." "My mom and I were big fans of Monet's and Renoir's art growing up, so it was amazing to see their original pieces in person."   Science teacher Mark Brassey in Costa Rica "We...

As summer arrives, Instagram feeds grow cluttered with images of extravagant vacations and beach trips, along with posts about pool parties and picnics that one could only wish to be invited to. The pressure to have a “fun” summer can push people to change their plans to feel less excluded, and cause...