Katie Martin

2 weeks ago | pew.org | Katie Martin

Philadelphians are split on how local government should spend taxpayer dollars. About half of residents say the city should prioritize services, while the other half would prefer reduced taxes. However, Philadelphians broadly perceive that they get less than they pay for with their tax dollars. The most recent Pew Philadelphia Resident Survey, conducted Jan.

Jan 17, 2025 | newburyportnews.com | Katie Martin

One of my New Year’s goals this year is to read the Bible cover to cover. I’ve done it once before and while I’ll admit it’s not always a “page-turner” there’s something about it that gets inside you while reading it through. The Bible, for me, is a book that gives guidance, comfort, and a pathway to learning more about myself and my relationship with God. It can speak to us as individuals as well as collectively — as a nation and a world — with divine inspiration that meets our needs.

Dec 3, 2024 | thecrimson.com | Katie Martin

Harvard students love to complain. Whether it’s underwhelming dining hall food, classes that are somehow both too easy and too difficult, or dorms, something’s always wrong. But why? Why do students at one of the best colleges in the world seem to hate it so much? Admitted students come to Harvard expecting it to be perfect. The fact that it isn’t takes some getting used to. From the outside, Harvard is the place to be.

Oct 3, 2024 | gettingsmart.com | Katie Martin |Devin Vodicka

America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation —  to thrive today and tomorrow.

Sep 25, 2024 | warricknews.com | Katie Martin

A good night’s sleep can make or break a student’s success in school and in life. Quality rest and a sufficient amount of sleep create better outcomes in academics, social settings, mental functioning, motivation, emotional regulation and physical energy, among other things. There are many reasons a student may not be sleeping well, such as staying up too late, mental illness, stress, poor health in general, etc. It is important to establish good sleep hygiene.