Garrett Smiley
Intro “But I learn so much from Fortnite! I’ve gained invaluable lessons about teamwork and perseverance,” exclaimed the irritated student. I immediately recognized the argument because I’ve used it on myself many times. I used to justify my copious entertainment by saying, “everything has an educational value.” I’m sure you’ve heard these arguments too: fishermen claiming […]
Personal context In high school, I was a typical student. I procrastinated on almost every assignment and believed “work smarter, not harder” meant reading sparknotes instead of buying the book. In both of the “elite” high schools I attended, this was common among my peers, even in AP classes. I, like most of my classmates, […]
Intro Our students are Sora are incredible. They launch rockets, write books, and deliver engaging lectures. But, I’ve noticed a toxic commonality on the fringes of Sora. In fact, of the students who struggle at our school, the vast majority have a common addiction: competitive video games. I know how they feel. In fact, I […]