Sarah Thomas

Standardized Tests are Necessary for Learning – True or False? A Look Into the Recent AP Testing Situation

By Sarah Thomas on 3 Aug 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

enough, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary for students to take these tests at home – and in only 45 minutes. Outrage over failed submissions and website problems has prompted the media to focus on the CollegeBoard and the real purpose and necessity of standardized testing. Is a test really enough to test a student’s true knowledge of a subject? Here, we will analyze the history of standardized testing, delve into the recent AP test situation, and consider the pros and cons of standardized tests.

The Rise of Tech: Tech Trends of the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Sarah Thomas on 27 Jul 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. From the way we greet each other to the schedule of our daily routines, it’s safe to say that everything that was considered the norm at the beginning of 2020 has completely changed. While most people’s eyes are on health officials, tech giants and start-up companies have been using this time to create new inventions to propel society further – or so they say. Here we will analyze the new products and tech trends that have arisen in the wake of this pandemic, what they do, and if they actually serve to help society.

Feeling Down? Top 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health and Create Change

By Sarah Thomas on 26 Oct 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Mental health is incredibly important in our day-to-day lives and must be brought up during this time of great pain and suffering. Below are top 5 tips on how to maintain healthy mental wellbeing and ways we can all reach out and help our communities.

Why You Should Bake: The Benefits of the Great Quarantine Bake-Off

By Sarah Thomas on 20 May 2020 • ( 12 Comments )

On your mark…get set…bake!

Ever since lockdown due to COVID-19 began, people in countries all across the world have started to pick up new hobbies. For some people, this may mean doing the Renegade dance on TikTok. For others, baking and cooking are the ultimate pastimes.

Come learn with us the benefits of baking during COVID-19 quarantine, and try your hand on some great baking recipes!