Schools often tell students that leadership is important. Yet many students are given few meaningful chances to practice it. Leadership is not learned only through lectures or titles. It develops …
Youth
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Equal Education Does Not Mean Identical Education
by Sahasra Chukkapalli 2 minutes readSchools often describe fairness as giving every student the same assignment, deadline, classroom, and method of instruction. But students do not all learn in the same way. Neurodivergent students may …
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The Law Should Not Feel Like a Foreign Language to Teenagers
by Sharvi Singhal 2 minutes readTeenagers are expected to follow laws, school policies, employment rules, and online agreements. Yet many young people have never been taught what those rules mean or how to protect their …
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Dance can teach discipline, confidence, creativity, and teamwork. But for many families, the cost of participation goes far beyond class fees. Shoes, costumes, tights, leotards, and performance clothing can become …
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Environmental Education Must Move Beyond the Classroom
by Nihal Pathuri 2 minutes readStudents learn about ecosystems, climate, and biodiversity in science classes. Yet these subjects can feel distant when they are limited to textbooks and tests. Biodiversity is not an abstract idea. …
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Every day, students walk into school carrying more than books. They carry pressure to earn high grades, join activities, plan their futures, meet family expectations, and appear successful online. For …
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Schools Must Teach the Life Skills Students Actually Need
by Diya Somnaliby Diya Somnali 2 minutes readStudents spend years learning formulas, dates, and definitions. Yet many graduate without knowing how to manage money, understand basic health information, organize their time, or make confident everyday decisions. These …
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The Mind-Brain Problem and Its Connection to South Asian Teens
by Rutvi Dhuliaby Rutvi Dhulia 3 minutes readSince childhood, we’ve been taught that the words mind and brain are synonyms. Even in daily conversations, you may find yourself using them interchangeably. However, as research suggests, the relationship …
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Means for South Asians in the United States
by Alisha Zaidi, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readIt has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. In that short time, Mamdani has delivered on his promises and …
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Silent Classrooms, Loud Cries: The Legal Vacuum in India’s Student Mental Health System
by Udit Jainby Udit Jain 11 minutes readA class 10th student of St. Columbia school, grappling with struggles of school and concomitant harassment, decided to give up his life. The sad part is that he reached out to the school …