Facing the Competition
Almost everyone recognizes that this generation of high school students is working harder than any other in American history. These students have more challenging schedules, more AP and IB classes, more activities, and a greater awareness of the heightened academic stakes. Just try scheduling a tutoring session with some of these students! “I’ll fit you in at 9:00 PM on Tuesday after school, tutorial, lacrosse practice, and your group project meeting.” These young people have tighter schedules than some corporate executives, and many have to work on all burners just to stay on top of it all. Increased academic competition is fundamentally changing the high school experience for many students.
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