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On building a better book report

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, […]

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To my past self, video games are ruining your life.

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 […]