Whippman, Ruth. Its Time to Lose the Obsolete Tradition of Classroom Animal Dissectionsby Sunghyun Park, age 16, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H. Each Friday for 10 weeks we post a new invitation like this one, and you post a comment in response. Update, Feb. 15: Winners have been announced! We offer two forms: one for single-entry submissions, and one for bulk submissions. Understanding why and what to do may help, Ignoring Your Emotions Is Bad for Your Health. If we cant consume these headlines with humanity then how will we be inspired to fight? This deepens the notion that English is a language of erudition compared to native languages. s.v. The work students send us is always considered by our staff and other experts, whether theyre Times journalists, outside educators from partner organizations or professional practitioners in a related field. Each image must be accompanied by a short artists statement. It is time we remove the stigma surrounding male emotions. In the end, we are all human. Hallisey, Karen. The Army is trying to sell a more diverse image, and if YouTube is any gauge, many Americans are not buying. Ea ch su bmission must be 450 words or fewer. The contes t is ope n to students ages 11 to 19 in middle or. Here are this years rules and guidelines. Ember, Sydney. To David Chang, the ethnic food aisle is racist. One of the top 11 winners. You couldnt ask for a more real-world example of the genre than the essays published in newspaper opinion sections every day, and The Times publishes a bounty of them. And were proud to offer places where they can create for an authentic audience of students, teachers, parents and other readers from around the world. Dress codes, book bans, bike racks and social media activism. During a call with a cousin in India, I witnessed this mentality firsthand. Continue to educate yourself and spread knowledge on the harm dissections bring to animals and humans. Like many people my age, I feel the weight of living in a world where climate change is escalating to catastrophic proportions. Boosting immune function. This censorship clearly exemplifies the concept of erasure, defined by The New York Times as a practice that renders certain people and groups invisible, applied to identity. A staff entry (by multiple editors in the same organization) consists of eight to 10 headlines. Students who leave school end up playing catch up, overwhelmed with work. Heres What Beijing Should Do., Bea Reichman, age 17, Penfield High School, Penfield, N.Y.: School or Services? Guidelines. Whats Fair and Unfair about Student Dress Codes? Anti-Defamation League. My schools bike parking consists of a single bike rack that can fit three bikes comfortably, maybe four. Consumers may contend that the distinction of the international shelves makes locating so-called ethnic foods easier. We receive thousands of entries for this contest, so unfortunately, our team does not have the capacity to provide individual feedback on each students essay. Or participate in this on-demand classroom workshop with Mara Gay, a member of the New York Times editorial board, where she and Learning Network editors guide students through prompts designed to inspire their own argumentative pieces. Mental Health Among Asian-Americans. American Psychological Association, 2012. Ethnic Aisles: Segregation Within Grocery StoresBy Wendy Lu, age 17, Oakton High School, Vienna, Va. For me, a trip to my local grocery store involves a distinct routine. In addition to mental health issues, Time magazine has identified that physical problems such as heart disease, headaches, and autoimmune disorders result from ignoring emotional stress. Madagascar hosts wildlife like no other; 90 percent of its wildlife cannot be found anywhere else in the world. I am a sophomore at New York University, USA majoring in Public Policy with double minor in Translation, and South Asian Studies. 66, no. 3 Dec. 2021. A Chinese saying vividly describes the gaokao as a stampede of thousands of soldiers and tens of thousands of horses across a single log bridge. Its absolutely frightening. My essay has already been published in my school newspaper. What do I admire? Making bike racks available to students would encourage an increase in bike commuters by eliminating the stress of not having a bike parking spot. Accessed April 12, 2022. Beyond that daily section, however, we have many more resources to help teachers and students plan for this contest: Our daily Student Opinion feature, a low-stakes opportunity to practice honing arguments for an audience. We invite students to write opinion pieces on the issues that matter to them. Dress codes generally prohibit clothing revealing ones chest, shoulders and midriff, often regulating specific articles such as tank tops, skirts and shorts clothing that boys dont typically wear. Daily Shouts Items in Your N.Y.C. According to a 2005 Times article An On-Screen Alternative to Hands-On Dissection, hundreds of schools use software as an alternative to animal dissection, using apps such as BioLab, Digital Frog, and DryLab. Today, there are many apps such as Froggipedia, a frog anatomy program that not only allows students to perform a virtual dissection but also teaches about a frogs life cycle. 61, no. Meanwhile, petitions and trustworthy donation pages can influence anything from one refugees hospital visit to national legislation. Your neighbors might even report you to the police for secretly taking private lessons. The Mother-Tongue Dilemma. Education Today, no. My parents managed to hire a teacher at a bankrupt tutoring firm, a friend in China confessed. A study found an eleven to forty-eight percent increase in biking in cities that added cycling infrastructure compared to those that did not. Inside Indian English-language schools, dubbed English medium, reprimand for speaking ones native language is nothing new. Environmental Crime: The Prosecution Gap. The Crime Report, 14 July 2014. Bernstein, Fred. We value programming that features different races, genders, and orientations. The former editorial page editor of The New York Times all but admitted that on the stand in the gripping lawsuit brought against the Gray Lady by former Alaska Gov. The children and stepchildren of New York Times employees are not eligible to enter this contest, nor are students who live in the same household as those employees. If you are working as a team, just remember to submit all of your names when you post your entry. To be clear, mental fortitude isnt a bad thing, but it shouldnt be confused with concealing heavy feelings. According to the New York Times food reporter Priya Krishna, the ethnic aisle was popularized during postwar America in the 1940s when soldiers stationed in countries like Italy, Germany, and Japan wanted access to the same goods they had tasted overseas. It touts the soldiers ethos of independence, valor, and service to proud citizens who have been historically underrepresented. For all the entertainment the film provides, Madagascar fails to bring awareness to its namesake island. Fifty Years Ago, so Did 18-Year-Olds. The New York Times, The New York Times, 19 May 2019. They learn in schools to prioritize mental health and to reach out for help; however, these values are not the ones accepted in our homes. If You Build It, They Will Bike: Pop-Up Lanes Increased Cycling During Pandemic. The New York Times, 1 Apr. Yet for me, crying is an art. An individual entry (by a single editor) consists of a portfolio of five to seven headlines. It sends a powerful message to our countrys minority communities: You are respected. It may be the most classic bit during the nine-season run of the iconic TV sitcom Seinfeld: The time that Jerry shows up at the airport car rental place with his reservation . Anyone can read what you share. Lowering the Voting Age for Local Elections. Vote16 USA. 21 Oct. 2021, Kouame, Koffi Madagascar: Glimpse of hope amidst severe droughts United Nations. 21 May 2021. The Times wrote in an editorial Monday [] There are numerous safer, more ethical non-animal alternatives that schools may adopt easily. We provide a small window of time after that deadline to allow for technical difficulties. The phrase performative activism was popularized during the 2020 George Floyd protests to criticize individuals communicating inconsequential statements of solidarity with the movement, especially through social media, to prove their own moral righteousness. Madagascar 2022 Index of Economic Freedom, The Heritage Foundation. Men do not have to be loud, muscular, and short-haired in order to be men: this rigid definition of masculinity only contributes to a rigid definition of femininity, and vice versa. Check it out now! From there, the D.O.J. Nagarajan, Rema. We are the ones who will have to live with the consequences, and the vote is one way to change them. Our 10th Annual Student Editorial Contest - The New York Times Our 10th Annual Student Editorial Contest We invite students to write opinion pieces on the issues that matter to them.. How Men Get Penalized for Straying from Masculine Norms, The Future Of Masculinity: Overcoming Stereotypes, What We Teach about Race and Gender: Representation in Images and Text of Childrens Books, Anatomy of a Challenge: A Book Ban in Leander, Texas Presaged a Pattern of Challenges Nationwide, Reading Difference: Picture Book Retellings as Contexts for Exploring Personal Meanings of Race and Culture, Leander ISD Pulls 11 Books from Curriculum after Year-Long Review, As Schools Ban Books by Authors of Color, Young People Pay the Price, To David Chang, the ethnic food aisle is racist. Mental health issues are constantly disregarded, and today, where mental health has become an important topic in the West, Asian Americans are stuck between societal and cultural values. To consider them all, we enlisted 68 judges who worked over two months and six rounds of reading to choose the 200-plus students we honor below and via this PDF which lists all finalists. In a 1200-person school, that means that less than one percent of the student body has the opportunity to bike on any given day. Leander ISD reaches 451! The winning student entries from 2017-2021. Here is the link to the competition and attached is Aliya's winning article. According to PETA, 10 million animals representing over 170 species including cats, frogs, and pigs are killed for school and university dissections in the U.S. annually. We hope theyll help you see the world in new ways. Aria Capelli, age 16, The Athenian School, Danville, Calif.: Bunking With Grandma: Lessons From My Multi-Generational Pandemic Bubble, Aimee Choi, age 17, Seoul International School, Seongnam, South Korea: Planting the Next Chapter of Farming, Lucas Cohen-dArbeloff, age 17, Harvard-Westlake School, Los Angeles: How Dont Say Gay Diminishes Same-Sex Parents and Their Children, Kate-Yeonjae Jeong, age 17, Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Houston: To Meme or Not to Meme, Ketong Li, age 17, Miss Porters School, Farmington, Conn.: High on Helping: The Dangers of Voluntourism, Serena Liu, age 15, Parkway West High School, Chesterfield, Mo. Madagascar is a Western narrative that pushes the Malagasy jungle against the Wests cultural hub, New York City, emphasizing the idea that African countries lack civilization and modernity. . In Quarantine, Kids Pick up Parents Mother Tongues. The New York Times, 10 Sept. 2020. Change starts with us. Editorial: Glass half empty The State Liquor Authority and the Office of Cannabis Management have similar missions and vastly different budgets. Embracing progress doesnt prove the Armys leaders have lost their way. It proves they understand you cant find the way forward by looking back. How Gender Stereotypes Kill a Womans Self-Confidence. I, like many other boys, grew up believing my identity as a male was tied to how tough I was. Judging for our contests is blind. If you think #blacklivesmatter, then dont post a black square. Contest dates: Feb. 15-March 15, 2023. Im sick of hearing Have you ever met King Julien? Asian American students face a culture crisis. We invite students to write opinion pieces on the issues that matter to them. Other students stared at the passing criminals, their heads hung low. In a 2018 survey of 10- to 19-year-olds conducted by Plan International USA and PerryUndem and discussed by The New York Times, approximately one third of boys believed society expected them to hide their emotions when they felt sad or scared and to be a man and exhibit strength or toughness. Even worse? Art that makes us who we are human. Life is too meaningful and precious for that. Poorest Countries in the World 2022 World Population Review. The gaokao isnt about to disappear, but that doesnt mean it ought to dictate ones trajectory in this world. Silent sobs are the only form of crying Ive known. Morris, Wesley. Thus, when adolescent boys encounter emotional struggles, most would rather bury their feelings within themselves than communicate them to others. CHICAGO Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago lost her bid for a second term on Tuesday, a resounding defeat that reflected widespread dissatisfaction from . If thats the case, let us speak. What are you waiting for? White, straight, cisgender men.. Regardless of whats trending, make your social media activism count for more than just your ego. Contest Description: The Contest is a skill-based competition in which participants will compete to be selected as author of the top essay, as selected by Sponsor. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword; . Some may also be featured in a special section of the print New York Times. Our school leaders should recognize the health and environmental importance of biking, and put this knowledge into practice. A PDF of all the winners and 150 more great editorials that made it to Round 4. But he wore a blank look. Mental health continues to remain an insecurity in Asian American households that prevents the community from advancing. Write an editorial on an issue that matters to you. A total of 4,689 people entered Canada illegally at Roxham in December, which is more than arrived there in all of 2021.