The beginning of February marks the transition between the fall and spring semesters. For senior social studies classes throughout New York City that means an end to the U.S. government course and the beginning of a semester of economics. For…
Economics – Project – Budgeting a Dream Vacation
Recently all four of my senior economics classes completed a multiple month long course on personal finance that commenced with a citywide financial literacy exam. With two weeks to go in their final semester I decided to give them one…
Astoria, NYC – The Museum of the Moving Image
Across the river from Manhattan in Astoria, Queens is one my favorite museums in the city, the Museum of the Moving Image. It’s in my home borough and actually easier for me to travel to than most museums in Manhattan.…
Washington D.C. Road Trip – Part 3: Change Agent Network (CAN) Fundraiser with Liberian Ambassador
My father was invited to the Change Agent Network (CAN) fundraiser that took place at the residency of the Liberian Ambassador to the United States of America. He was allowed to bring one guest and asked me if I wanted…
NYC – Ferry Tour – Liberty & Ellis Islands
A Brief History of the Statue of Liberty Surrounding the southern tip of Manhattan are a number of smaller islands within the New York Harbor that have significant cultural and historical connections to local and American history. Liberty Island is…