By: Andrej Stojanov and Despina Saltirova When we hear about the Fulbright Program, we know it represents one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.The fact that Laura was selected as a Fulbright scholar is huge proof of her knowledge and hard work. However, her success also brings immense benefits to all of us, her students: Proof that dreams come true through hard work living example right before us: Laura teaches us in the classroom every day, and now she has

By: Elena Sandeva, Luna Gjorgieva and Melani Manasieva Schools often keep students inside classrooms all day, but this is not always the best learning environment. Outdoor classrooms should be used more often, especially in spring, because they improve students’ mood, focus, and overall school experience. First, outdoor learning helps students feel better mentally. Fresh air and natural light can reduce stress and make students feel more relaxed compared to being inside all d

By: Luna Gjorgieva, Matea Gligorova, and Mia Mihailov In many high school classrooms today, success is often measured by how accurately students can repeat a lesson word for word. But is that really learning? Memorizing sentences from a textbook might help for a test, yet it does not always mean that a student truly understands the topic. Teachers should consider a different approach. Instead of requiring students to recite lessons exactly as written, they could ask them to

By: Melani Manasieva and Mia Trajkovska Our school, Ljupcho Santov, needs more indoor seating for students. While there are benches outside, they are not useful during cold or rainy weather. Providing indoor places to sit would improve student comfort and make the school environment more practical and welcoming. One reason our argument is valid is that students often arrive early and have nowhere comfortable to sit. Many students wait outside while others are still in class

By: Alexsandra Georgieva, Elena Sandeva, Jana Taseva, and Mirjana Gorgieva Imagine you are sitting at your desk when suddenly the bell rings—it’s lunchtime. Everyone rushes out of their classrooms, eager to get something to eat. By the time you reach the shop, a crowd has already formed. After waiting in line, 10 minutes have passed, leaving you with only 10 minutes to get back to your classroom and eat your food. Most of the time, you don’t even have enough time to finish

By: Gloria Todorova, Dea Dimitrova, Eli Mitevska, Jovana Karova, Milana Pantova, and Sofija Koleva Music is a powerful part of a nation’s identity and culture. It reflects the language, traditions, and emotions of its people. However, in Macedonia, local music often does not receive the appreciation it deserves, as foreign music dominates public attention. In Macedonia, Western music, especially from the United States and The United Kingdom, strongly influences young audien

By: Anja Sitnovska, Ana Ajtovska, Despina Saltirova, Jana Zdravkova, and Mia Mihailov Imagine you studied for an exam tirelessly, leaving no textbook or note uncovered. The next day you arrive at class - the time has come to complete your oral exam. Then you hear your cue - “Please come to the front and answer the following questions”. In a haze, you walk to the front of the classroom with sweaty palms and weak knees. Suddenly your mind is blank; every carefully memorized