Presently, most Americans are aware of the conflict happening in Israel-Palestine. However, due to the complicated nature of the issue, many are unclear as to what’s going on, or who to side with, or...

As a Jewish student, this past week has been incredibly difficult for me. I sit in my classes and go about my day as my Israeli friends, my neighbors, my relatives, are in bomb shelters fearing for their...

Every year, millions of preserved specimens ranging from frogs to cats are brought into science classrooms for students to learn more about animal anatomy. However, behind all the eager faces of teachers...

In St. Clair, Missouri, high school English teacher Brianna Coppage was put on academic leave when her personal OnlyFans account was anonymously leaked to school administrators in September. Less than...

Picture an American history class full of eager students learning about the 13 original colonies of the United States. The teacher tasks them with color coding the different regions on a map using a set...

Hearing a Lawrence High student say the words “burn them at the stake” about an LGBTQ+ student was not even the most shocking example of things I have heard in the student section, but it is definitely...

The 4th of July is a day that celebrates our country’s freedom. It has always been a day I’ve looked forward to - up until now. July 4, 2022, started as a normal celebration of the holiday- a day full...

The University of Chicago and the Laboratory Schools are well-known for their historical landmarks, beautiful architecture and location within the city. As students of all ages walk through the picturesque...

I was sitting in my fifth grade class when my teacher called my name for reading groups. I sat quietly listening to the others read. It didn’t take long to realize my love of reading was not shared by...

Imagine you’ve attended one school your entire life. As a K-8 program, you’ve grown a love and appreciation for your school and community—a sense of pride. Now imagine the school you hold so near...

“You’ve got to be kidding me.” I couldn’t contain my frustration as I refreshed my Instagram feed for the tenth time, unable to believe what I was seeing. I saw countless ESPN posts, normal for...

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]olleges love a good underdog — a story of someone starting from the bottom, taking the unlucky cards they were dealt, then rising to the occasion and becoming the model student. So,...

Deforestation. The word evokes powerful visuals of thousands of trees being cleared by shockingly industrial, murderous machinery. It’s a scary thought that a person wants to put out of their head as...

I wake up to another Monday morning. It is almost like the weekend never happened, I spent the entirety of my two days off cramming homework. I can’t help but think of what I could have done if I had...

Last month I said the words “I’m sorry” at least five times a day. Why?, you may ask. Did she say something rude to a teacher? Did she hurt a friend's feelings? Did she turn in an assignment late? Nope....

When I learned about the new bike permit program near the end of summer break, I felt that familiar sense of exasperation with change that I always feel when I have more paperwork to do. This frustration...

Israel is in a state of war. With every passing second, there are high-rise buildings burning to the ground, citizens desperately seeking information about their missing family members and a rapidly increasing...

In recent years, the role of youth activists in shaping future climate litigation has been nothing short of revolutionary. By challenging government policies and demanding stronger environmental protections,...

A successful school is made up of two things: good students and great teachers. As students, our responsibility every day is to go to school, pay attention in class, and do our homework. Not many people...

For some, school is a second home, a place where they can fully be themselves, away from their difficult home lives. But now, some students can no longer call school a safe space. On May 26, the Iowa...

Portrayed to the world as a vibrant utopia complete with a vast variety of music, art, cuisine, and especially social habits, America is most highlighted for its spectrum of people from all backgrounds,...

It may not be reading, but audiobooks should count towards one’s reading goal. According to Reader’s Digest, experts say that the difference between listening to audiobooks and reading a physical book...

How can we justify no men's restrooms in the English wing? Half of the men’s restrooms are not available in the school. This needs to stop. When I walk into the school, I see many interesting things....

Note: The opinions expressed in this op-ed represent the perspectives of its author, not the voice of The Forum. I was about to go to sleep on Friday night when a CNN notification popped up on my phone:...

An attempt to provide more opportunities in the workforce could put teenagers in danger while clocked in. Iowa Senate File 542, passed in May, loosened restrictions on child labor laws, subsequently placing...

As students, we're taught about various aspects of our bodies and health, but one essential piece of the puzzle is often left out: periods. At Midtown, students are required to complete one semester...

On Aug. 21, hundreds of parents gathered in Sacramento to protest a series of new bills they claim violate their parental rights. In particular, they were protesting bills like Assembly Bill 1078,...

The sounds of tapping pencils to desks, marker caps opening and closing, and pens clicking fills classrooms as students monotonously recite the Declaration of Independence. Teachers stand in front of their...

The Washington University Transgender Center abruptly ended its gender-affirming medication services on Monday, Sept. 11, due to a law signed in June that prevents transgender minors and some adults from...

An average student fills out three permission slips for a week’s worth of after-school activities. The next week the same student has four more forms to fill out, with one of them being the outdated...

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, Archer’s student handbook's section on academic dishonesty was updated to incorporate guidelines for artificial intelligence, saying academic dishonesty...

Student names have been changed to protect anonymity. Beck, a senior at Whitman, has a problem. It’s costing him money, it’s illegal and it’s incredibly addictive. Many would guess he’s a nicotine...

Two teachers at Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California have taken it upon themselves to petition the College Board to instate an AP US Womens’ History course to detail the contributions of...

If the United Nations is truly a symbolic representation of world peace, then I am worried. I visited the United Nations Headquarters in New York City this summer with a group of journalists from the...

As I scrolled through my TikTok For You page this summer, I found myself horrified by the extreme measures some influencers were taking in order to avoid aging. I watched, astounded, as creators described...

Varieties of hued reds and oranges suffuse each tree once the first cool breezes hit in the early weeks of fall. Yet, with as beautiful and lively as the flourishing autumn leaves are perceived to be,...

Around the world, female athletes have stopped wearing white shorts because of “period anxiety.” The idea is to raise awareness for the cause on an international scale; however, there are much more...

It’s caging in on you, concealing such a sacred aspect of your identity from almost everyone you know, everyone but one trusted confidant you are sure will keep your secret. You glance up at your them—a...

Six months ago, North Carolina drew up one of their first anti-trans bills. Now, they have rapidly expanded to 11 bills and counting. As for the U.S.? The country is up to a whopping 496 of these bills....

The idea of remaking old movies and TV shows is a controversial one. Those who oppose remakes believe that they are a waste of time and money, claiming that the originals are often classics that can be...

Kicking off the 2023-24 school year, students were forced to say goodbye to study hall as the district removed it as an option for students. The decision wasn’t well received by students, parents, teachers...

Nothing is more American than football. Think about it: there truly is no activity that embodies the spirit of the United States more than watching huge, sweaty men tackle each other in pursuit of an ultimately...

Topic sentence, context, evidence, analysis, transition. English students see these rigid, sentence-by-sentence expository writing outlines beginning freshman year, and practice them consistently throughout...

Characters flit in and out of my computer screen, their stories blossoming in each frame that passes. I scroll up endlessly, engrossed in a show and wanting to know what happens next, and soon, I’ve...

In June, when the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action, it barred race-conscious decisions in college admissions but still permitted universities to practice legacy admissions in a vast sea of...

In even the quietest corners of America’s small towns, where life is generally serene and idyllic, tragedy -- like the Aug. 30 fatal shooting at Brea's Raintree apartment complex -- can strike with unexpected...

Linguistic racism encompasses all racism spurred by differences in language and accent. There are many ways this can occur, but it is most notably illustrated through the stereotyping of foreign accents...