By: Graysen Jain Photo Credit: Carlos Aguilar From the ages of 0-17, children can experience an adverse childhood experience, or ACE. Three in four high school students have faced at least one ACE, while one in five experienced at least four. An ACE revolves around the environment in which the child lives, mainly concerning the acts and behavior of family members or parents, but can extend to a school environment, too. ACEs can negatively affect children even in adulthood, an

By: Mei Farina Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels While there are several barriers that children and young adults face when it comes to obtaining an equitable and fair path to education, one that is oftentimes overlooked is an individual's access to food. Feeding America describes food insecurity as “when people don't have enough to eat and don't know where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is when people can't access the food they need to live their full

By: Maria Wang ( https://www.pickpik.com/optimism-smile-group-welcome-mask-collusion-143417 ) What Is Trauma? When we hear the word “trauma,” it is hard to not think of big and severe events such as mass shootings and natural disasters. However, in reality, it doesn’t always come in loud and obvious forms of sirens, death, or clear-cut distress. One of the most devastating truths about trauma is how quietly it can take hold, and seamlessly embed itself into a person’s life wh

By: Jamie Jung Photo Credit: MIT Technology Review On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth which establishes a task force responsible for promoting AI literacy and proficiency among young Americans. The task force will oversee providing comprehensive AI training for educators, fostering early exposure to AI concepts and technology and organizing a Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge—a

By: Precious-Favour Jagun In an era where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) subjects dominate the educational landscape, the...