I had three other Lauren's in my class, and I secretly wanted to be the only one. My chilean father went by George, as a way to assimilate to his life in the US. I wanted to have a name in Spanish and ...

Being a teenager — let’s face it — it can be uncomfortable. Awkward. But when it comes to succeeding in school, feeling comfortable and like you belong can be as important as having a great teacher.

I used to find English class one of the most boring of all the subjects I suffered through in elementary and high school. I wanted nothing to do with it, even more so than those hated math classes. It ...

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