The wildfires ravaging the West Coast of the U.S. have killed many people, forced millions to evacuate, and left millions more seeing a blanket of smoke cover their typically blue skies. Across California, Oregon and Washington, fires have burned millions of acres of land during a global pandemic. Now is the time to help. Donations to the Red Cross will ensure that your … [Read more...]
To Generation Z: Stress Rising During School in a Pandemic
With many students studying from home online, the stress of a regular school schedule, accompanied by adapting to new technology and not being able to socialize with friends, has placed a new level of stress on students this year. Thanks, COVID-19. One study from China published in JAMA Pediatrics journal surveyed 2,330 students in the Hubei province of China, where 22.6% of … [Read more...]
OCPS Encourages Application to Free Reduced Meal Program Amid USDA Extension
UPDATE: The deadline to apply for free/reduced meal benefits has been extended through the last day of school on December 17. Free meals will be given to children 18 and under in need through the end of the year, yet Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is still encouraging anyone who needs support to apply for free and reduced meals by the December 17 … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Food Insecurity Spikes in Central Florida During Pandemic
Due to coronavirus, a new national Feed America study finds that Central Floridians will likely experience a 49% increase in food insecurity this year. The study describes food insecurity as a lack of access to enough food to lead a healthy lifestyle. In Central Florida, the study found that the food insecurity issue was larger than the rest of the state, besides the … [Read more...]
To Generation Z: How to Ask for the Best Online Education
As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has affected the start of this school year, so for many high school and college students, going back to school means online classes. The usual tips of making a schedule and studying for exams still apply, but here are a few tips on how you can get the most out of your teachers and administration during this peculiar school … [Read more...]
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