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Encyclopedia SpongeBobia What is a summer job? A summer job is a job students work during the summer. Students may work summer jobs to earn more income for college expenses or other essentials. Other than income, summer jobs offer work ethic, ability to balance priorities and maturing. Overall, summer jobs can offer communication skills andContinue reading “Summer Jobs”

Mira Mesa Ridge Summer school has school courses held during summer to better improve your academic level. Why is summer school important for students? Summer school programs cover public speaking and presentation for students. Students can also develop more leadership skills that help them both academically and socially. Not everyone thrives in summer school, youContinue reading “Summer School”

The New York Times Have you applied to any colleges? Have you graduated high school? If you answered no but are interested in attending college in the future, maybe you should start applying. College provides an opportunity to gain in depth knowledge of your chosen career. It can also be a great place to developContinue reading “College”

Thrive Global Do you enjoy traveling? Whether you would travel with someone or alone it is always interesting to visit new places. The most popular places to visit are Paris, England, Bali, etc. If you haven’t already, take into consideration visiting these if not other new places! Vacations bring unique opportunities to learn about otherContinue reading “Summer Vacations”

Scrively Is writing in pen better? An experiment found that a group of students had greater memory with blue text than with black by 27%. Other ink colors, like red, also positively affected memory recall. The next time you’re taking notes or studying for an exam, consider using a blue pen! Does writing in pen helpContinue reading “Writing in Pen”

edWeb Phones are one of the biggest distractions in class. Due to having easy access to your phone whenever you want, students tend to not pay attention in class. Should phones be allowed in class? Recent studies provide evidence that allowing phones in the classroom negatively impacts test scores and long-term learning. There are some studiesContinue reading “Phones in Class”

Haunted houses are very popular during October, scaring people the closer Halloween gets. Most haunted houses operate for a month or two out of the year. These haunted events attract over 40,000 to 60,000 guests. Halloween is the second largest holiday in the United States. Visitors can experience scary music, loud screaming, fake blood, etc.Continue reading “Haunted Houses”

BagzDepot Why do schools want clear backpacks enforced? The transparent bags help schools determine if students are bringing any contraband or weapons in the building. These bags are meant to prevent events such as shootings.  43,450 children experienced school shootings last year and the number seems to be growing. School should be a safe place andContinue reading “Clear Backpacks”

Country Living Magazine Who is the Easter bunny? The Easter Bunny is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter. Depicted as a rabbit sometimes dressed with clothes that brings Easter eggs. What is the reason for the Easter bunny? The Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s. Arriving with German immigrants who settledContinue reading “The Easter Bunny”

Harvard Health Image What is water fasting? Water fasting is when a person does not eat and drinks only water. It has become more popular in recent years as a quick way to lose weight. Studies show that water fasting could have health benefits. It may lower the risk of some chronic diseases and stimulate autophagy.Continue reading “Water Fasting”