Protected: The Nest

Why Harry Potter Should Be Taught in the Classroom The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, has become one of the most beloved and influential literary franchises in modern history. First published in 1997, the books have not only captivated millions of readers around the world but have also created a cultural phenomenon. With…

Why Asian-American History Should Be Part of the Curriculum in California Public Schools California is a state rich in cultural diversity, with Asian-Americans making up a significant portion of its population. From the early days of Chinese laborers building the transcontinental railroad to the thriving communities of Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, and other Asian immigrant…

I was seven years old, sitting at the large, polished dining table in my grandparents’ house. The table always felt too big for me, its surface reflecting the overhead light in a way that made everything seem more serious than it was. That afternoon, my grandmother, my bà nội, had picked me up from school,…

“The Spark in My Head” Sometimes my brain has a little spark,It starts in a place that’s deep and dark.It’s called the temporal lobe, you see—It’s part of what makes up the “thinking” me. It helps me hear and helps me talk,And sometimes it goes for a bumpy walk.When the spark comes through, things feel…