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Teaching the World by Living It
Geography isn’t just about memorizing capitals and climate zones, but a window into the vibrant, complex tapestry of our planet. Mr....
Maxine Ji
Jun 263 min read


In the Stillness of Change
“In truth, we are all pushed forward by time. Even if you could travel back, many things would still unfold the same — for you are still...
Teenie Zhang
Jun 265 min read


Campus Life From A Child’s Eye
The slanting golden light of late afternoon paints warm rectangles across the room, the kind of light that makes everything look softer,...
Sarah Liao
Jun 263 min read


GET BACK ON D!
If you’ve ever passed by the gym after school, you’ve probably heard a booming British voice echoing down the halls. It’s not always...
Lynn Fu
Jun 264 min read


Wall Street Dreams or Mountain Streams
“If I weren’t teaching economics,” Mr. Craig paused in front of the whiteboard with dramatic sincerity, “I’d probably be in the NBA...
Aina Gao
Jun 263 min read


From Gansu Dust to Shanghai Neon
" You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way." Mr. Benjamin refers to this quote from Roman Holiday...
Sarah Yan
Jun 263 min read


Mr. Smith: For a passion, for a change
“I started with sport through my family,” he recalls. “I simply liked playing, especially football. In the UK, where I live, you see kids...
Diane Yu
Jun 264 min read
No Limits: The Lydia Way
She’s hard to miss in the hallway - stylish, dazzling, and presenting a sincere commitment to her outfits. Students joke that none of her...
Alana Shi
Jun 263 min read


The Listener
In the corner of the campus, where our counseling office is located, a fluffy little creature shows up every day, rain or shine. It's not...
Jenny Shao
Jun 262 min read
Roots Shoots Blooms
“My name is Junard, and I am a PE teacher. I have taught for 14 years, specializing in volleyball and archery.” His introductions were...
Yoyo Wang
Jun 253 min read


Glimpse of a Gracious Guardian
In the bustling environment of YKPao School, where learning and growth flourish, there exists a quiet yet impactful presence: our...
Jolie Zhou
Apr 43 min read


Reciprocal Warmth
The sun shone especially bright on the campus after a week of dim spring rain, enveloping the land with fresh vitality. We shuttle...
Maxine Ji
Apr 43 min read


A Glimpse of the Extra-Ordinary
In my once-familiar school environment, which I had come to see as mundane, I encountered a figure whose experiences and outlook on life...
Yoyo Wang
Apr 44 min read


Resonance
Like most grandmothers, she was an expert at knitting. Cotton sweaters, delicate hats, and Cinderella dolls grew out of her hands,...
Aina Gao
Apr 43 min read


Her Sakura Hues
When I met her eyes, I couldn’t help but wonder if it was the same eyes that had followed us—soft and unassuming—through the ordinary...
Sarah Liao
Apr 43 min read


A Tale of Two Cultures
Stepping into the totally unfamiliar English classroom nearly three months after the school year had started, I embraced the new...
Teenie Zhang
Mar 64 min read


Ever Animated Ambition
Sometimes, when I was walking by myself in the hallways, a teacher I was not at all familiar with passed by. She is most recognizable by...
Maxine Ji
Mar 64 min read


Legacy Etched in Blackboard Dust
A Picture of Ms Vivienne The first time I heard Ms. Vivienne share her story, I found myself mesmerized by the red pen in her hand as she...
Jenny Shao
Mar 62 min read


Sunshine on the Paddy Field
"After graduating from university, I went to a rural area in Ningxia, volunteering to teach there for three years. These experiences...
Sarah Yan
Mar 63 min read


Living Like a Splendid pH Indicator
“I’ve been in touch with chemistry for fourteen years, it has long become an essential component of my life”. Ms.Susie’s life intersected...
Aina Gao
Dec 24, 20233 min read
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