Last week, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards announced their national medalists via the online submission form. Students across the country won gold and silver medals in multiple writing categories and artistic categories. Being a part of the Scholastic experience as an educator and a judge has been a truly rewarding experience, and I would encourage any teenager to be … Read More
Being 16 in 2016
http://www.takepart.com/16-in-16?cmpid=tp-ad-fb-keywee-16in16&kwp_0=225791&kwp_4=876072&kwp_1=428139 Take Part, an online magazine focused on social issues and activism, created a documentary page on sixteen young women from all over the world. When I came across this, I was stuck by the similarities in the teenage experience. In my work with teenagers, I find that many feel isolated and unheard. But many also feel exhilarated at all … Read More