While programs like PolyGlobal frequently push students to “think globally” our history curriculum doesn’t give us the education to do so. Currently, Perspectives on Modern World History, the sophomore...
I think I speak for everyone when I say the feeling when you sit down for a test – hand shaking and sweating, brain scattered, clock ticking – is one of the worst feelings. Test anxiety is a force...
Thirty years ago, high schoolers went to school, played sports, did their homework and went to sleep; this cycle repeated itself, and––for the most part––as long as you had good grades, were passionate...
At Poly, conversations about fashion often happen casually, whether someone is complimenting an outfit or discussing where they shop. Within those conversations, I have started to notice a pattern. Students...
It’s safe to say I speak for most people when I say that Halloween used to be one of the most magic-filled nights of the year. As I parse my October 31st memories, I am reminded of the thrill I used...
Everybody remembers writing a book report in 3rd grade.
You read a book of your choice, think about something to say and make a diorama or poster board. Later, the reports become more rigorous. In...
Arriving at school before 8:30, heading to one rigorous class after another, followed directly by another hour of community time and then another class—this year’s new schedule feels very different...
Fun Food Friday (FFF) needs to be reworked. It is one of those ideas that sounds perfect on paper. It’s cheerful, it’s community-oriented and it raises money for class cabinets and clubs. We get to...
Our country is in a fragile moment. Americans are disconnected from one another, and political views determine who we surround ourselves with. Additionally, our democracy is being tested at this time....
Having contributed numerous times to the Opinion Section, Peng has noticed that his final drafts often differ significantly from his original ones. He has since realized that much of the published work...
On a typical day at Polytechnic School, the sun blazes down on our open-air campus. Students move between classes, gathering in sun-drenched courtyards and walking across breezy pathways. Although heat...
I’ve experienced the confusion of AI in classrooms firsthand. In many of my classes, I have used AI responsibly, especially for brainstorming ideas or receiving quick study help. I often ask ChatGPT...
