Thoughts on the Cellphone Ban at NYC Schools
As written on the NYC Schools website, "Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, students will not be able to use personal internet-enabled electronic devices on school grounds during the school day absent an approved exception. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones."Schools give the students a pouch to keep their phones in for the day. If they lose the pouch, it costs at least $15-30 for a replacement. It used to cost $75!While I have my own mixed feelings about the ban, I wanted to know how teens at my branch, McKinley Park, feel.Melody (age 16) said the only major issue she has…
The Back to School Post You Didn't Want: Study Guides at the Library
Dearest Bookworms,We are back, and so are you! Summer was...well it was hot. But we are heading full speed into the fall and starting another school year. The Library has so many resources to help you succeed in any subject, here a few notable content study guides to help guide you through the year, if you are looking for Test Prep (practice tests) for any subject visit your local branch and peruse their Test Prep Section:Barons 360 Series- comprehensive content review for Pre-Calc; Pre-Algebra; Biology; Geometry; Chem; PhysicsBig Fat Notebook Series- Big Fat Notebooks offer the support…
Facing My Last Year of High School
Daniella
Every school year brings a new set of challenges and apprehensions, but no school year feels as stressful as the last year of high school. Many seniors find themselves standing on the precipice of adulthood and facing a life outside the structures of public school. While senior year brings many joys, it can bring some concerns. Daniella, a Story Teen Intern at the Central Branch, took some time out of her busy schedule to offer a few thoughts about her senior year. --Bklyn Future This school year will be my last year as a high school student, and I’ll be transitioning into adulthood.…