Posted on: 03 Mar 2025
We get it, there’s something about the 8th grade. It’s typically the final year of middle school when students begin confronting the very existence of their adolescence. They’re navigating how to express themselves, which words best capture their complex emotions, experimenting with their thoughts and beliefs. Academically, it’s the time to challenge their reading comprehension […]
Posted on: 02 Mar 2025
At every age, books are fundamental in developing critical thinking and independent thought. Knowing this, librarians and teachers across the country have compiled countless lists that are best suited for every grade to read. But for 8th graders especially, students typically between 13 to 14 years old, finding the right book to dive into while […]
Posted on: 18 Feb 2025
Students in the 8th grade are expected to have a developing vocabulary that they use to clearly express themselves through speaking and writing. Their diction should be more advanced than when they left elementary school. And as they prepare for high school, the words they choose should continue to vary. The hope is that they’re […]
Posted on: 13 Feb 2025
Middle school is a time for self-discovery, often uncomfortable and fascinating at once. The social experimentation, the longing for things not yet known, the fear of how to navigate new terrain. In their shifting world, poetry, with its styles and literary devices, serves as a way to help bring middle school students back to themselves […]
Posted on: 13 Feb 2025
Art competitions are excellent opportunities for high school students to demonstrate their creativity and receive recognition for their hard work. Putting themselves out there might take a little–or big–push out of the old comfort zone. But once students enter into art competitions, the possibilities for personal and artistic growth are bountiful. As art encompasses a […]
Posted on: 03 Feb 2025
In today’s world of social media and constant news, it’s often challenging to find the mental space to genuinely connect with each other. But maintaining healthy relationships is an essential pillar for both our personal and professional lives, and if the relationship is worth keeping, it doesn’t require too much of us. It can all […]
Posted on: 31 Jan 2025
High school students curious about showcasing–and testing–their knowledge of physics should look no further. Like most specialized competitions, physics competitions for high school students are fantastic academic and professional opportunities to take advantage of. They’re also unique gatherings where students can network and build community with physics-driven peers and leaders. It would be remiss not […]
Posted on: 20 Jan 2025
A good internship offers practical, immersive ways for students to understand what is required of a certain career and field. And high school is often an ideal time for students to familiarize themselves with what they may want to pursue in their future academic and professional years. This holds true for subjects like biology, especially […]