Opinions – Page 3 – The Edition GA

GA stands to benefit from expanding AP course offerings

7Jun

Jessica Ma '28No Comments

GA stands to benefit from expanding AP course offerings

Advanced Placement classes and exams play an important role in college applications, as they display a student’s willingness to challenge themselves, readiness for college-level work and mastery of a subject. If done well enough, AP exams may even act as a college credit, which can help students save money and potentially graduate early. Currently, Germantown […]

12Apr

Erica Liang '28No Comments

TikTok ban’s impact many individuals

On Jan. 19 2025, the law banning TikTok went into effect. This new change left millions feeling upset and angry at the president, but others were extremely happy and agreed with the Biden Administration. But then, all of a sudden, 12 hours later, TikTok came back as president trump issued an order on Monday aiming […]

11Apr

Sophia Stampes-BlackburnNo Comments

GA student reflects on new year’s resolutions

After 365 days, when midnight on December 31 rolls around, a new year begins. With a new year on the calendar, reflection also comes. Many reflect on their accomplishments and memories from the year prior. While looking back is important, this is also a time to set goals in hope of a positive upcoming year. […]

7Apr

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Rebecca Rong '26No Comments

GA should implement comprehensive Financial Literacy Programs in Schools

Giving up Starbucks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays can certainly help a student go to their dream college. A mere caffeine addiction isn’t what holds the student back; it’s the minor financial decisions–whether the $15 goes to lattes or savings accounts–that add up. Knowing how to invest and grow savings is fundamental for students striving […]

Trump’s plans to dismantle Department of Education threaten educational equity

1Apr

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Utsav Mittal '25No Comments

Trump’s plans to dismantle Department of Education threaten educational equity

President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education (DoE) is a dangerous move that would be catastrophic for educational equality in America. While supporters of the elimination argue that education should be decentralized to the state and local government, dismantling the DoE would only exacerbate existing disparities, disproportionately harming marginalized communities, public and […]

Climate Activism Rises in Response to L.A. Wildfires: A Call for Urgent Action

1Apr

Anshul Shah '28No Comments

Climate Activism Rises in Response to L.A. Wildfires: A Call for Urgent Action

Although the California fires that raged and engulfed entire swaths of the Los Angeles suburbs are no more, they are still a stark reminder of the urgent climate crisis we are facing. Climate change is a significant cause of this widespread destruction, and it’s high time we all took action. Many people across the United […]

Why Girl Rising Matters at Germantown Academy

5Feb

Mallory Hersh '26No Comments

Why Girl Rising Matters at Germantown Academy

When I first founded Germantown Academy’s chapter of Girl Rising, my goal was to open eyes and spark conversations on the many issues women and girls face in accessing education worldwide. Education is a fundamental right, but for millions of girls, it’s a privilege they are denied, due to economic hardships, climate change, and deeply […]

Prioritizing teacher relationships boosts students’ success

18Jan

Vincent Zhou '26No Comments

Prioritizing teacher relationships boosts students’ success

Teachers are the foundation of a school. As students, we should be looking to build meaningful relationships with our teachers in order to promote academic success and personal growth. For instance, if we enjoy a teacher’s company, we are more likely to pay attention and enjoy their class. “It may be a motivating factor,” science […]

The solution to post-election polarization is hard but necessary

18Jan

Sylvie Harrington '26No Comments

The solution to post-election polarization is hard but necessary

The morning of November 6th, the day after the election, was a morning with perfect weather. It felt… wrong for it to be such a nice day. Donald Trump was going to be the next president of the United States, and everyone in the country knew it. Some celebrated it – my next-door neighbors put […]

Political Discourse at GA Needs to Change

13Jan

Chloe ZhouNo Comments

Political Discourse at GA Needs to Change

For myself and many of my fellow juniors taking U.S History, our recent unit on political polarization within the U.S felt uniquely relevant following the 2024 presidential election season, a time when partisan hatred has never felt so personal or strong. As a result, many students at GA feel a need to avoid discussing politics […]